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Description: | An incomplete lead medieval seal matrix. Is is oval (vessica) shaped. The outer face bears the inscription +S'SA...WELLE surrounding a central motif consisting of two loops and two long leaf-like points arranged in a cross. The reverse is undecorated and the remains of a simple suspension loop extends from one end. Part of one end is missing and it is generally corroded, worn and damaged.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: 42.61mm, width: 24.55mm, thickness: 2.92mm, weight: 13.62g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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