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Description: | A copper alloy Medieval seal matrix dating to the 14th Century. The seal matrix is of conical form with a hexagonally faceted handle. Above this is a moulded collar with a triple ridge, ending in a pierced quatrefoil terminal. The circular die has an inner beaded border and a beaded inner circle, within which is a pair of crossed hands, possibly bound at the wrists with fingertips facing downwards and detail for the sleeves. Above the hands is a crude fleur-de-lis. Between the two borders is an impersonal inscription starting with an initial star and reading 'LEL AMI AVE' ('You have a loyal friend'). The crossed hands do not line up with the inscription: the initial star is situated directly above the sleeve of the right (as seen in the seal impression) sleeve.The seal matrix is 23.85mm tall and the quatrefoil terminal is 8.5mm wide and 3.4mm thick. The diameter of the die is 19.2mm. The object weighs 8.72g.Several similar seal matrices have been recorded on the database, such as HAMP-639A56, NMGW-6A9DB7 and DENO-BA3CB6. These three however bear the inscription 'LEL AMI AVET'.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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