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Actions	seal matrix Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\2004_numbers\2004.027.01.JPG; 2004.027; ;$ $Archived Images\2004_numbers\2004.027.02.JPG; 2004.027; seal matrix; seal matrix$ Object number2004.027 Titleseal matrix DescriptionCircular cast lead seal matrix bearing the inscription 'Iohannis S------N' (JOHN S------N) with the letter 'S' at the top of the seal being an abbreviation of 'sigillum' (seal of). The heraldic device is an escutcheon within a shield surmounted by double indented lines. Further research may identify the owner of the arms, however, heraldry of this period is imprecise and many arms were unrecorded and are therefore unidentifiable. The reverse of the matrix retains the base of the raised rib used for holding the seal and an incised '+' denotes the correct orientation for use. 14th-15th century Production period14th-15th century Object nameseal matrix Materiallead Dimensions diameter: 3.1 cm

$Archived Images\2004_numbers\2004.027.01.JPG; 2004.027; ;$

$Archived Images\2004_numbers\2004.027.02.JPG; 2004.027; seal matrix; seal matrix$

Object number2004.027

Titleseal matrix

DescriptionCircular cast lead seal matrix bearing the inscription 'Iohannis S------N' (JOHN S------N) with the letter 'S' at the top of the seal being an abbreviation of 'sigillum' (seal of). The heraldic device is an escutcheon within a shield surmounted by double indented lines. Further research may identify the owner of the arms, however, heraldry of this period is imprecise and many arms were unrecorded and are therefore unidentifiable. The reverse of the matrix retains the base of the raised rib used for holding the seal and an incised '+' denotes the correct orientation for use. 14th-15th century

Production period14th-15th century

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Materiallead

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