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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: BERK-DF739B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete cast lead alloy medieval seal matrix c. 1200 - 1500 AD. In the form of a pointed oval (vesica piscis), with an integrally cast rear suspension loop that then forms a reducing rib down the length of the seal back. The central motif is of a running dear/antelope with the Latin inscription of 'SIGILE SECRETI', literally his secret, or private seal. The seal is in good condition with a mid-green patina with some modest ferrous staining.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.66 mm
Width: 15.5 mm
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Weight: 5.3 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th February 2017

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Zoomorphic
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: West Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Northmoor (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP4203
Four figure Latitude: 51.72415476
Four figure longitude: -1.39335167
1:25K map: SP4203
1:10K map: SP40SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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