File:13th century seal matrix impression. (FindID 85148-48322).jpg

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13th century seal matrix impression.
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Derby Museums Trust, Rachel Atherton, 2005-01-17 14:07:10
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13th century seal matrix impression.
Description
English: Copper alloy circular seal matrix with hexagonal handle ending in loop with three slightly projecting knops. The device is two crossed arms with hands and a small bird above. The inscrption starts at the bottom with a star and reads *LEL AMI AVET (Lombardic)- "You have a loyal friend". The edges of the matrix are slightly damaged. The handle is slightly bent to one side - the original surface is damaged around the bend. Fine grey-green patina. Length 27.62mm, diameter 19.28mm, maximum width of handle (across loop) 7.58mm, maximum thickness of handle (across collar) 5.86mm, weight 8.32g. A virtually identical seal from Salisbury is published in P&E Saunders (1991)p34, no.23, fig7, dated 13th century.
Depicted place (County of findspot) Derbyshire
Date between 1200 and 1300
date QS:P571,+1500-00-00T00:00:00Z/6,P1319,+1200-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1300-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
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FindID: 85148
Old ref: DENO-BA3CB6
Filename: CHTFM E4164 seal imp2.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/48323
Catalog: https://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/48323/recordtype/artefacts archive copy at the Wayback Machine
Artefact: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/85148
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