Record ID: IHS-0BB4C1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, circular seal matrix with hexagonal handle topped with pierced pointed suspension loop. Device of a shield couché (at an angle) bearing a coat of arms; on its upper right-hand corner, a helm. On top of the helm is the crest, a (right) hand clutching a palm of victory, which rests in the lettering area of the matrix, the palm fronds pointing to the right. The arms are quarterly a chevron between three birds and a fess between three crescents. A line, broken by the shield and crest, separates the device from the legend; a complete line runs around the outer edge of the …
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2013
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Record ID: IHS-0BA4C2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, suspension loop intact on reverse. Device: the angel showing the empty tomb after Christ's resurrection. The angel is on the left, sitting on the edge of a cross-hatched rectangular tomb, whose open lid is propped up vertically inside it. Although the angel is seated facing the viewer, his upper body is turned to his left, such that his right wing is visible running down the left-hand edge of the scene, and his face is in profile. In his right hand he holds what appears to be a scroll, whilst he indicates the empty tomb with his…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.