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Description: | Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a sub-oval suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use.The device depicts an unusual device; the standing lower half of a lion standing, and has the face, in profile of a bearded man facing left on the impression and the bust of a rabbit facing right on the impression. The device is within a beaded border. The legend reads * PRIVE SV E POV CONV which translates as 'I am private and little known'.The surface of the matrix has a mottled dark green/brown coloured patina. The matrix measures 21.43mm diameter, 23.12mm long and weighs 11.83g.The seal matrix dates to the Medieval period, probably 14th centuries. After c. 1300 smaller impersonal circular based seal matrices are more common (Harvey and McGuinness; 1996).Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals London: British Library and Public Record Office
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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