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Description: | A very worn Medieval cast lead alloy object, probably a pilgrim badge dating from the 13th to 14th century AD. The seal matrix is circular in plan and discoidal, with a thin raised bar running the diameter of the reverse face, with the remains of a possible suspension loop on one end and prongs for mounting on the other. The outer face of the seal matrix has been decorated at the centre with an unclear decoration, possibly a crude face with bell-shaped hair, headdress or halo, pelleted eyes, an elongated nose and oval mouth; this decoration is surrounded by a raised inner circle and repeating ring-and-dot design where the legend is positioned on similar examples. The metal is of an even buff-grey colour. The seal matrix measures 21.5 mm diameter, 2.3 mm thick and weighs 4.1 grams. Lead pilgrim badges of varying degree of elaboration and detail have been recorded on the PAS database. It is possible that this one depicts one of the apostles or a saint, however due to severe surface wear identifiable attributes are no longer visible.
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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