Record ID: YORYM-40B8A5
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast, copper-alloy elongated leaf-shaped (Crummy type 4) seal box dating from the 2nd to 3rd century AD. Only the lid survives. There is a worn circular pierced loop at the hinged end, and the opposing end has a small rounded knob. The upper surface has champleve enamel decoration. The design is comprised of a raised outline of a leaf (heart-shape) enclosing a central uncertain design. There is further floral decoration located above and around the raised leaf-shape. The edge of the lid is raised around the border on both the upper and lower surface, providing a recess. A small…
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sancton area', grid reference and parish protected.