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Record ID: NMS-675EF0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy seal matrix dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1800. The base is circular with cross-hatching across the face. Just above is a narrowed waist. The stem becomes hexagonally faceted and tapers to a collared susepnsion loop terminating in a small knob. It is unlikely that this seal was ever intended for practical use but was probably meant purely for display or as a trinket. Similar examples which can be found on the database are LVPL-183ABA & LVPL-B3AAA6.
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2018
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Record ID: DOR-65D0C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An in complete copper alloy seal matrix. A pedestal type with the handle incomplete. The handle is hexagonally faceted and tapering with a collar before the break. The broken end retains the stubs of a pierced suspension loop. The handle flares at the opposite end into the faceted rear of the oval die. The die is also incomplete with damage around the edges making the matrix legend illegible.The central design of the seal matrix appears to be the head and shoulders of a person behind a chequer-board. The person is wearing a tabbed collar and possibly a cap. One area of damage, a wedge…
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
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