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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of Post-medieval to modern date (AD 1700-1900). The object consists of a long, tapering shaft with a variable section, from circular, to rectangular and hexagonal before terminating in a square, integral die. The shaft has integral decoration composed of a bowed out, hexagonal moulding. Below the moulding is a narrowed portion and a collar with a small projecting spur. Below the collar is a second, hexagonal bowed moulding, below which is a highly stylised circumferentially repeating floral design. The die consists of a main outer square continuation of the shaft with a glass intaglio. The intaglio is engraved with a feline figure, walking left, possibly a lion or tiger with a line below to symbolise the ground. The upper aspect of the shaft appears to be broken across its width with an old, abraded break.The metal is a dark brown in colour.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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