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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: NMS-5680A0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy Post Medieval seal matrix. The matrix has a flat openwork trefoil handle with a rectangular cross-section. The handle flutes abruptly outwards at the base of the seal to form an oval matrix that bears a design on its underside. There is a raised zig-zag border with the initials C/I or C/J separated by an upright foliate sprig. Circa 1600-1700 AD.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th January 2015 - Sunday 25th January 2015
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 29693
Other reference: GC
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Near Taverham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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