File:A complete cast copper-alloy medieval seal matrix of conical form (c. 15th century AD). (FindID 282217).jpg

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A complete cast copper-alloy medieval seal matrix of conical form (c. 15th century AD).
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme, Stuart Noon, 2010-01-04 17:58:06
Title
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval seal matrix of conical form (c. 15th century AD).
Description
English: A complete cast copper-alloy medieval seal matrix of conical form (c. 15th century AD). The handle is hexagonally faceted. The suspension loop is recessed and six-sided, protruding in a pentagonal form. It has a slightly off-centre circular perforation. The sub-circular die (15 x 13mm) features a central device which is difficult to make out possibly a 'fylfot' cross, with one arm crossed and the others with small protrusions in the same direction. The border area around is slightly recessed and is unusual for lacking any inscription. It is decorated with widely spaced 'v' shaped lines. The artefact has an even dark green patina. The 'fylfot' cross was an ancient symbol of good luck. Other matrices bearing similar symbols can be found on this database, e.g.: HAMP-571555, ESS-534C80, NMGW-CD3D97. The length is 17mm, width 12mm and the weight 3.17g.
Depicted place (County of findspot) York
Date between 1400 and 1500
date QS:P571,+1500-00-00T00:00:00Z/6,P1319,+1400-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1500-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
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FindID: 282217
Old ref: LANCUM-22AE57
Filename: LANCUM-22AE57.jpg
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is a voluntary programme run by the United Kingdom government to record the increasing numbers of small finds of archaeological interest found by members of the public. The scheme started in 1997 and now covers most of England and Wales. Finds are published at https://finds.org.uk
Source https://finds.org.uk/database/ajax/download/id/233594
Catalog: https://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/233594/recordtype/artefacts archive copy at the Wayback Machine
Artefact: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/282217
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