Record ID: ESS-7041EB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy seal matrix, dating to the 14th century. It is pointed-oval in shape, flat and with an integral loop on the upper reverse of the object, which has a D-shaped upper part with a sloping solid wedge below. The die is quite crudely engraved. It depicts the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei), showing a lamb standing in profile looking right (left on the impression) in front of a banner consisting of a long upright ending in a cross at the top (which replaces the initial mark of the inscription) and with a faint, shallowly engraved flag halfway up and to the left (right on the …
Created on: Friday 19th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: ESS-310E2D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, dating AD1100-1450. The seal die is circular with a faceted handle and a loop at the top, which is now broken. There is a double collar separating the handle from the loop. The die depicts a bird, probably a bird of prey, on a gloved hand. This suggests a falconry scene. The inscription reads RECLAMAT LE MVSCHET - "Call back the sparrow-hawk." This is a clear reference to the falconry emblem. Therefore, the seal matrix may once have belonged to a falconer. No parallels for the inscription have been found, though many seal matrices wi…
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
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Record ID: ESS-62BAA1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (14th century) cast copper alloy circular seal matrix with faceted handle on reverse. The handle has six facets and a raised moulded collar before terminating in a circular suspension loop, now worn. The matrix depicts a profile cockerel looking left (on the inscription) and is surrounded by an almost-illegible inscription due to damage around the edge of the matrix. Luckily enough of the letters can be read to see that it is the formulaic inscription *PRIVE SV (I am private). It is 19.24mm long, 16.36mm in diameter and weighs 4.55g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
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Record ID: ESS-E194C5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A medieval gold finger-ring, the hoop slightly distorted. It is D-shaped in cross-section, the slightly convex exterior decorated with a series of relief lozenge-shaped panels, each containing a quatrefoil flower. In between the lozenges are pairs of sunken triangular panels, the base of each keyed for enamel which does not survive. A black-letter inscription inside the hoop reads tout ma vie (all my life). The words are close together, filling about half of the space available; the rest of the interior of the hoop is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 18.09mm exter…
Created on: Monday 15th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uttlesford District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-30ACC3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
14th century Medieval seal matrix. Length 25.63mm, weight 19.08 grams. Cast in copper alloy the die is circular with a cone shaped handle. The handle has six facets forming a hexagonal cross section. The handle terminates in a quatrefoil suspension loop with two moulded collars below. The handle is 7.02mm long, and the suspension loop measures 10.06mm wide by 4.67mm thick. The circular die has a diameter of 22.54mm. The die consists of a central motif of a hare holding a hunting bird, whilst riding a hound. The surrounding legend is enclosed within two beaded circles. The legend reads…
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2007
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marlesford CP', grid reference and parish protected.