Aberdeenshire Museums Service's Collections | Details

Sidebar content	Main content
Actions	Medieval seal matrix Remove from selection Add to selection Object number202.014 TitleMedieval seal matrix DescriptionA complete, copper alloy seal matrix of 13th – 14th century date. The die face is of flat, vesica form and bears the following legend in Lombardic script: S’OFFICIALIEAGISSCI . AnDREE .. A beaded border separates the legend from the engraved central motif – a male bust in profile, left (facing right when impressed in wax). The individual is depicted with rounded, jowelled features, a prominent semi-circular ear, and item of headwear which is likely intended as a mitre. A mullet (heraldically speaking) or five-pointed star sits beneath the bust. The reverse is plain, with an integrally cast rib and suspension loop. Object nameseal matrix Materialcopper alloy Dimensions length: 42.20 mm width: 27.50 mm thickness: 14.10 mm

Object number202.014

TitleMedieval seal matrix

DescriptionA complete, copper alloy seal matrix of 13th – 14th century date. The die face is of flat, vesica form and bears the following legend in Lombardic script: S’OFFICIALIEAGISSCI . AnDREE .. A beaded border separates the legend from the engraved central motif – a male bust in profile, left (facing right when impressed in wax). The individual is depicted with rounded, jowelled features, a prominent semi-circular ear, and item of headwear which is likely intended as a mitre. A mullet (heraldically speaking) or five-pointed star sits beneath the bust. The reverse is plain, with an integrally cast rib and suspension loop.

Object nameseal matrix

Materialcopper alloy

Dimensions

Item request date
Expected return date
Destination