Record ID: YORYM-BB73D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy seal matrix of medieval date, AD 1250 - 1450. The seal matrix is circular with a central design featuring a forward facing bust surrounded by eleven (11) stars. The design is within a circumferential inscription which reads: *S' : IONIS : D' : SAN[-]'. An integral circular lug is present to the reverse of the seal matrix, set on a raised ovate rib to one edge. The rib is flanked by two further ovate ribs forming a flared leaf design. The metal has a dark brown patina and is very worn and broken around the edges. The seal matrix is 27.7mm in diameter,…
Created on: Friday 16th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-BB2A5B
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date, c.AD 1350 - 1550. The body of the ampulla is circular with an elongated rectangular neck extending from one edge. Two semi-circular attachment loops project, one from either side of the neck where it meets the body. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut and the ampulla appears undecorated. The metal has a light yellowish-white patina and is worn. The ampulla is 52.3mm long, 33.7mm wide, 8.6mm thick and weighs 41.6g. Ampullae were an important pilgrim souvenir known to have been in use from the late 1…
Created on: Friday 16th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
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