SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LVPL-2B0E86

Object type certainty: Certain

Incomplete cast copper alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object has a circular face and the base of a hexagonally faceted handle. The seal matrix has a central device depicting a head facing left. It is unclear whether the head is male or female however the hair appears to be covered with diagonal ridges indicating hair between the covering and face. Surrounding the device is a heavily damaged inscription which can not be read. The object has a dark brown patina. Similar seal matrices have been dated from c.1250-1450.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 6.08 mm
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 15.24 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Fragment [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: Wales
County: Conwy
District: Conwy
To be known as: LLandudno

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Vanessa Oakden - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Vanessa Oakden - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Thursday 3rd November 2011
    Updated: Friday 4th November 2011

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