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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with a six sided faceted handle extending from the reverse. At the top of the handle is a circular suspension loop with an internal diameter of 3.5mm.From an impression, the die depicts an image of a woman holding a child. This is possibly intended to be the Virgin and Child (Mary and Jesus) surrounded by an inscription within a double beaded border. Mary is looking down at the child in her left arm. Surrounding the image the legend possibly reads, (S'ROGERI ' I / GITVR MEI), this can be translated as "The seal of Roger, [and] therefore of me". The object has a dark brown patina and is in good condition.Dimensions: 17mm in diameter, 19mm in height, 5.50g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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