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Medieval lead alloy seal matrix
Matrix with a worn handle and suspension loop. The seal face is engraved with the head of a woman, facing forward, within a single beaded border. The head is framed by a wimple fitting closeley round the face. This wimple bears incised zig-zag decoration. Small sprigs are engraved left and right of the head. The tapering hexagonal handle (with vestigial, rounded facets) has a single piece pointed suspension loop above a single transverse moulding.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2015.22H
Find Information
Site Name: Churchstoke, Montgomery
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2011 / Dec / 30
Acquisition
Treasure (1996 Treasure Act)
Measurements
height / mm:24.9
diameter / mm:15 x 15.8 (matrix face)
weight / g:8.9
Material
lead alloy
Techniques
cast
Location
In store
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