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Description: | A lead alloy seal matrix of Medieval date. The object has a circular face and a long sub-rectangular sectioned stem which tapers towards the terminal. The stem is pierced for suspension and the perforation measures 2.48mm in diameter. The central motif on the seal matrix is unclear. The motif consists of a long oval 'body' from which a long oval head projects above one end and two sub-rectangular 'legs' project from below at one end. From the centre of the 'body' three linear grooves radiate out towards the circumferential groove. Below the figure or animal are two sub-oval indentations. Surrounding the motif are nine sub-oval indentations which are irregular in size with uneven edges. There are no recognisable letters.The stem is bent slightly to one side. The stem measures 14.50mm in width at the base and is 29.06mm in length. The object has a light brownish white patina and has been very crudely made.Dimensions: 34.02mm in length, 33.79mm in width, 76.2g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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