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Description: | An incomplete and corroded Medieval cast copper-alloy circular pendant seal matrix (c. 1200-c. 1400).The die, which has a beaded outer and inner border containing an inscription, has probably been engraved and depicts a bird at the centre within the inner border. Viewing an impression, the bird is standing right with folded wings and stooping forwards. Although unclear, the bird may represent a pelican, flensing its breast and feeding its young. The inscription starts at 12 o' clock where there is a colon initial mark and possibly reads::SIGIL-A- - -RI (Seal of ?).The rear face is flat and has the remains of a suspension loop at the top.This seal matrix is largely green and corroded. It also has bright green corrosion products. On the rear face a small area of mid-green patina is smooth and has fine parallel striations, possibly file marks. Some of the outer edge is missing due to breaks or corrosion and the suspension loop is incomplete.Height: 20.4mm; width: 19.9mm; thickness: 6.8mm. Weight: 4.16g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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