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Description: | A complete Medieval copper-alloy conical pendant seal matrix with a circular die (c. 1200-c. 1400).The handle is hexagonal in cross-section and tapers from the die towards a suspension loop in the form of a quatrefoil. Immediately beneath the loop there is a double collar. The circular die has an inner beaded border. An outer border may have been lost to damage or corrosion around the periphery. The die bears a robed man and woman facing each other. They are possibly praying with hands clasped. Just above their heads are four circular indentations.Viewing an impression, the inscription starts at 12 o'clock where there is an unclear initial mark and reads from right to left.AVE MARIA (Hail Mary)This seal has a mid-green patina with some small areas of corrosion. There is no indication of any wear. Just below the double collar there is a deliberately cut 'V'-shaped 'nick'. On the lower part of the handle are three grooves which may also have been deliberately cut.Height: 23.0mm; maximum diameter: 16.2mm. Weight: 7.40g.Compare with HAMP3323 and IOW-73C059.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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