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Description: | A Medieval lead alloy seal matrix dating from about AD 1200 - 1400. The seal is a pointed oval shape and the central motif is probably of a fleur de lis with transverse lines across the stem. The inscription reads: "* S' (H)ENR' : FIL [-]ICR' " meaning Seal of Henry, son of (possibly Richard). The colon is a triplon on the matrix. A crease across the centre of the matrix where it has been bent has destroyed a few letter. The reverse is moulded with a clear fleur in relief, surrounded by four pellets. The stem of the fleur would have been a handle or suspension loop but is now truncated. The matrix has a well developed white patina and is clear. It is 31.5mm long, 21.4mm wide and 6.5mm thick. 13.82g. There are numerous examples of this shape of matrix on the PAS database.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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