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Description: | Medieval seal matrix, (c.1200 - c.1400): The lead or lead alloy seal matrix is incomplete, and very worn. The matrix is a pointed oval, with a flat back. On the back there is an integral lug at the end where the legend starts. The device on the die of the matrix is indistinguishable due to wear, and likewise the legend. The surface of the matrix has a shiny light brown coloured patina. The matrix measures 39.3mm long, 23.72mm wide 6.09mm thick and weighs 21.38g.Harvey and McGuinness (1996, 79) suggest that small pointed-oval shaped seal matrices become common in the 13th were mainly in use by women, only a tenth of pointed-oval seals were used by men. The use of pointed-oval seals did continue into the 14th century (ibid, 91).Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals London: British Library and Public Record Office
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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