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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: LVPL-74A7AC
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with an oval handle. At the top of the handle is a circular suspension loop with an internal diameter of 3mm. The stem of the handle is decorated with a circumferential collar.
The central motif is a bust facing right when viewed facing the object, and left in the impression. The design is surrounded by a worn inscription which reads S'ROG:DE (;?)(n?)VhACE. This may relate to a personal name. The object has a dark to mid-green patina.
Dimensions: 21mm in length, 17mm in diameter (at face), 10.4g
Small heraldic seal matrices gained popularity at the very end of the 12th century in particular the pedestal form itself was particularly popular between c. 1250 - c.1400.
Inscription:
S'ROG:DE (;?)(n?)VhACE
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
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: 21 mm
Weight: 10.4 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2017 - Thursday 19th January 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Selby (District)
To be known as: Kellington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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