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Description: | An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy and possibly glass 'fob' pendant seal matrix (1700-1800).The copper-alloy handle is hollow and octagonal in cross-section is hollow and is Decagonal (ten sided) in cross-section. It tapers from the base to a break where there would probably have been a suspension loop. Close to the base each facet is cusped. The oval reddish orange glass die depicts a human male bald headed bust which faces left when viewing an impression. Surrounding the die is a circumferential grooved border which contains gilding.This seal matrix has a green patina and the glass is chipped just above the head.The bust may be a representation of William Shakespeare.Height: 24.5mm; width: 21.6mm; thickness: 16.3mm. Weight: 4.18g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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