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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: DOR-F885C7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast copper alloy seal matrix.The seal matrix has a circular die and a tapering handle which is oval in cross-section. The handle terminates with a rounded suspension loop which has a circular perforation. Between the upper part of the handle and the suspension loop is a horizontal groove. At the centre of the cut die is a device of two birds, one on the back of the other. Around it is the inscription which reads ALAS IE SV P[--]S. The last word probably originally read P[RI]S. The inscription is in French and translates as" Alas I am taken".
Date: Medieval - c. 1300 - 1400
Dimensions: 17.26 mm x 15.29 mm
Weight: 4.72 g
A similar seal matrix is recorded on the database in record HAMP-9A1767
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 17.26 mm
Weight: 4.72 g
Diameter: 15.29 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th January 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCMS 016662
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Puddletown (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SY7595
Four figure Latitude: 50.75405429
Four figure longitude: -2.35576494
1:25K map: SY7595
1:10K map: SY75SE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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