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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: SUSS-F5ACE8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A personal seal matrix, with a short conical handle, made of silver. The seal matrix stands to a height of 19.6mm. The die is flat and oval in shape. The reverse of the die has six facets. One of the facets has the letters RK, engraved into the surface of the silver. Another facet has two engraved rings, one inside the other. On the handle there is a small rib just before the loop. The handle has a round loop, which has a spherical knop terminal. The loop has been slightly bent out of position.
The face of the die has been engraved with a flower. The flower has two leaves and a large flower. Around the flower there is an engraved oval lines, which is surrounded by an oval of dots. The die measures 17.1mm x 14.6mm.
This seal matrix was reported as a potential treasure find, but on examination by Judy Rudoe (the Curator of Renaissance & Later Collections at the British Museum) it was discovered to date from the first half of the 18th century and was therefore disclaimed from the treasure process without inquest. The finder and the landowner decided to donate the seal matrix to Littlehampton Museum, where it is now on display.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Littlehampton Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2004T231
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1704
Date to: Circa AD 1750
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 19.6 mm
Weight: 4.93 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st May 2004
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2004 T231
Treasure case number: 2004T231
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
To be known as: Nr. Patching
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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