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Actions	seal matrix Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\2018\2018.038.2.01.jpg; 2018.038.2; ;$ $Archived Images\2018\2018.038.2.02.jpg; 2018.038.2; seal matrix; seal matrix$ Object number2018.038.2 Titleseal matrix DescriptionA copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The matrix has a central device which is a merchant#s mark, a symbol unique to one individual that was used to distinguish shipments and on legal documents. The legend is in Lombardic script, suggesting a date before 1500. Most matrices with such marks tend to be of 15th century date, but nevertheless the style of lettering has been shallowly engraved and has lost much legibility. Nevertheless, matrices that have merchants' marks remain unusual and this is one of a very small group found in Scotland. Production date circa 1500 Object nameseal matrix Materialcopper alloy Dimensions diameter: 2.0 cm length: 2.8 cm

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Object number2018.038.2

Titleseal matrix

DescriptionA copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The matrix has a central device which is a merchant#s mark, a symbol unique to one individual that was used to distinguish shipments and on legal documents. The legend is in Lombardic script, suggesting a date before 1500. Most matrices with such marks tend to be of 15th century date, but nevertheless the style of lettering has been shallowly engraved and has lost much legibility. Nevertheless, matrices that have merchants' marks remain unusual and this is one of a very small group found in Scotland.

Production date circa 1500

Object nameseal matrix

Materialcopper alloy

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