IHS-F6D365: Seal Matrix: Suspension loop above

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: IHS-F6D365

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix with large, flat, wedge-shaped suspension loop middle top, extending upwards from the matrix proper. Plain flat back. Device relatively small and incomprehensible, but separated from lettering area by a line. A similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix.

Inscription reads +:SIGILL' AGNETIS MILLN (Seal of Agnes Milln).

Measurements: 23.5 mm x 53 mm. Proportionately small area given to device suggests a date relatively early in the thirteenth century.

Class: personal
Sub class: woman
Inscription: +:SIGILL' AGNETIS MILLN

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Returned to finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1200
Date to: AD 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 53 mm
Width: 23.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st March 2002

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Originally York Sealmat 90

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Pocklington (Civil Parish)

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Recording Institution: IHS
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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