File:Seal Matrix, Wyvern (FindID 113552).jpg

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Seal Matrix: Wyvern
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I. Szymanski, I.H. Szymanski, 2005-11-15 19:54:06
Title
Seal Matrix: Wyvern
Description
English: A small copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, back plain with raised midrib and suspension loop at top. Device: the matrix makes best sense when turned at 90 degrees to the vertical. Device is a wyvern looking back over its shoulder; it is probably intended to be standing on its two limbs. Tail is curved into a loop behind. Lettering area is delineated by a neat beaded line above and below. Measurements: 12 mm x 22 mm.
Depicted place (County of findspot) Kent
Date between 1200 and 1350
date QS:P571,+1500-00-00T00:00:00Z/6,P1319,+1200-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1350-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
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FindID: 113552
Old ref: IHS-A3BB71
Filename: 277CredeMichiWyvernImp.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/82767
Catalog: https://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/82767
Artefact: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/113552
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