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Seal Impression: William I Great Seal
Obverse. The king (facing front) on horse-back to sinister, in coat of mail with conical helmet, spurred; in his right hand a long lance with three streamers; in his left hand, held by a strap, a lengthened and hollowed kite-shaped shield (protected within which a warrior could sleep); simple horse-trappings: small, plain saddle and stirrup, breast-band, girth and head-gear. Heslop describes this as ‘the earliest genuine equestrian seal in existence’.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
25.384/188
Acquisition
Donation, 30/9/1925
Measurements
diameter / mm:84
thickness / mm:6.7
weight / g:35.2
Material
plaster
Techniques
cast
Location
In store
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