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Description: | A complete copper alloy medieval seal matrix. It is oval in shape. The outer face bears the inscription *S'ANE DE SPROWESTON (presumbly 'the seal of Anne of Sprowston) surrounding a bird, probably a crow, with two stars above it. The design is separated from the inscription by a line of dots. The reverse is undecorated with a small, circular suspension loop extending at a right angle to one end. It survives in very fine condition with a shiny green patina.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 with anonymous inscriptions becoming more common towards the end of the century (ibid. 87-8).Length: 24.16mm, width: 16.48mm, thickness: 7.57mm, weight: 6.11g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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