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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: NMS-DFA0E5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Medieval silver seal matrix, flat with cuboid boss and pierced lug on end of median rib on reverse. Pointed oval, 22.5 x 13.5mm. Weighing 3.38g. Hawking lure in the form of a bird with featureless head and loop and line near neck. + SIGILVM SECRETI · (Secret seal). 13th - 14th century.

Inscription: + SIGILVM SECRETI · (Secret seal).

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Norwich Castle Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2012T637

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 22.5 mm
Width: 13.5 mm
Weight: 3.38 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 15th August 2012 - Wednesday 15th August 2012

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 58001
Treasure case number: 2012T637

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: North Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Sustead

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Norwich Castle Museum

References cited

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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