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Description: | A copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1400. The seal matrix is a rounded oval in plan with a hexagonal sectioned waisted handle terminating in a triple collar with trefoliar perforated suspension loop. The matrix bears the design of St Peter, described from the impression as facing left with head forwards, wearing a pleasted gown. He has a halo and holding in his right hand a book. In his left hand and held in front of him are two keys. They are held vertically, bit upwards and back to back with each other. They have lozenge shaped bows, a projecting tip and three wards each. The image is surrounded by a neat beaded line with a legend beyond reading: * SAVNT[...P]ETRIOR' (meaning Saint Peter, but with the legend spelled incorrectly. The bottom edge of the matrix is damaged and missing. The die is very deeply cut, so that it was not possible to get all the detail such as facial features to show on the impression.The matrix is 26.5mm tall, 20.2mm long and 17.6mm wide. 10.27g.It can be compared to DOR-40BB80 and YORYM-DBBEA4.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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