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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: SWYOR-8BA119
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Medieval seal matrix dating from about AD 1250 - 1500. The matrix edges are damaged, making most of the legend illegible. The circular matrix has a facteted conical handle terminating is a lozenge shaped knop with a triple collar. The central motif depicts a hare with long ears extending behind the head, holding two dog (resembling standard poodles) on leashes in front of him.
The hare is carrying a pole over his shoulder with his catch suspended from it, possibly a human suspended by his ankles. The fragments of the legend which are visible read: "(MLIS C[...]OR(N)T[...]". The matrix is 22.8mm tall, 20.6mm diameter and 9.1g. It has a brown patina, with a grey colour where the edges are damaged.
Compare NLM-2CDE65 (same design though described differently) and IHS-BBD2D2 which have more information about matricies on the theme of "the world upside down".
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance
Inscription:
(MLIS C[...]OR(N)T[...]
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 22.8 mm
Weight: 9.1 g
Diameter: 20.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th January 2011 - Sunday 16th January 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 2445
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
Parish or ward: Overton (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE5456
Four figure Latitude: 53.99722097
Four figure longitude: -1.17775577
1:25K map: SE5456
1:10K map: SE55NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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