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Description: | A complete lead medieval seal matrix. Is is oval (vessica) shaped. The outer face bears the inscription * S'AMI SEI... L'ROS. surrounding a central fleur de lis separated from the inscription with a solid line. The reverse is decorated with a raised fleur de lis and there is a small, circular, bent suspension loop at one end. It survives in fairly good condition, but there is much corrosion on the outer face.The pointed oval became a common style of matrix during the 13th century, especially for women (Harvey & McGuiness 1996, 80). During this period legends were also usually personalised, but anonymous seals with generic legends became more common towards the end of this century, and took over from the personlised form during the 14th century (ibid. 87-8).Length: 33.44mm, width: 21.60mm, thickness: 5.92mm, weight: 11.99
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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