Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Avice Daughter of Aelbel

CIRCA 1200-1300 A.D.

1 1/8 in. (10.98 grams, 29 mm).

Pointed oval seal matrix with a pierced lug on the reverse; on the obverse, a central eight-rayed star with alternating long and short rays, the legend divided from the design by a thin line, surrounding inscription reading '+S'AVICIE F AELBEL' for 'seal of Avice, daughter of Aelbel'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Brookland, Kent, UK.
Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-D8D01B.

Footnotes

Pointed oval seal matrices of this period frequently give the names of women or priests.

CONDITION

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