Record ID: SF-A863B5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy seal matrix of Medieval date. It has a flat oval die with hexagonally faceted conical terminal that tapers to flattened lozenge shaped suspension loop with transverse collar, triangular top edge and central circular aperture. The die carries a central motif comprising an eagle displayed with head left, within an inner circle. This is surrounded by a legend reading *IE SV VPRIVE, presumably intended to read IE SV PRIVE ('I am private'). It measures 18.93mm in height, 18.61mm in diameter, and 6.09g in weight. Several similar seal matrices have been recorded throug…
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A840F6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy personal seal matrix of Medieval date. The circular printing face bears an engraved 'Agnus dei' image, comprising a lamb standing right (left, when printed), holding a cross and flag. When printed, the legend extends clockwise from 12 o'clock and reads '+ECCE AGNVS DEI' ('Behold the Lamb of God'). The hexagonal-sectioned handle extends vertically upwards from behind the printing face and has lost its upper portion. Diameter: 16.7mm; height: 9.6mm; weight: 5.2g. Impersonal seal matrices of this form, often bearing religious scenes and phrases, are a feature of t…
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 25th March 2014
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Record ID: WAW-A4FED5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix (14th century): The copper alloy matrix is a pyramid type, whose base is circular in plan. The reverse of the matrix has a hexagonal sectioned stem which terminates with an oval terminal which has a circular perforation. Below the terminal there is an integral collar. The base of the matrix has a legend around the edge and a central device. The device is possibly an animal, but this is far from certain. The legend is illegible. The matrix measures 14.97mm diameter, 20.23mm tall and weighs 4.5g. The surface of the matrix is encrusted with think copper alloy patina …
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-A326C1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix (14th century): The copper alloy matrix is a pyramid type, whose base is oval in plan. The reverse of the matrix has a hexagonal sectioned stem which terminates with a trefoil terminal which has a oval perforation. Below the terminal there is an integral collar. The base of the matrix has a legend around the edge and a central device. The device is of a crude lamb holding a flag. The lamb has long uptight ears/horns, a long snout, vertical ribbing on the body and the legs may be folded as if laying down. The legend reads 'ECCE AGNVS DEI' which translates as 'Behol…
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th March 2014
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Record ID: GLO-A28466
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular copper alloy seal matrix, with a hexagonal handle projecting from the rear, there is a loop at the top of the handle with a double recessed colour below. The face of the seal matrix shows a rabbit in the centre facing right eating a leaf possibly seated on a prone figure. The inscription reads S O[.]O[...]N[.] This artefact dates to the 14th century
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2014
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