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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: IOW-4D300E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete and corroded Medieval copper-alloy lozenge-shaped seal matrix (c. 1200-c. 1400).
The inscription and motif are corroded. From the impression, it is possible that the die depicts a standing bird with taloned feet. The bird is facing right with its head turned looking back over its back. On the reverse a central vertical rib terminates with an attachment loop at the top. The hole of the loop is filled with copper-alloy corrosion products.
Length: 29.8mm; width: 18.7mm; thickness: 4.0mm; thickness including loop: 8.0mm. Weight: 7.16g.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
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: 29.8 mm
Width: 18.7 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight: 7.16 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd April 2018 - Sunday 22nd April 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2018-7-265
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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