Saxon & Medieval — Early Medieval; 13th century
Seal of Alice of Bassishaw
This form of seal die, a pointed oval known as 'vesica shaped', was used particularly by women and churchmen. This is a woman's seal, and bears her name around the edge: 'S' ALICIE DE BASCIShAWE' - 'seal of Alice of Bassishaw' - and a lion rampant in the centre. Bassishaw was a district in the centre of the City of London near the Guildhall, as well as the name of one of the City's 24 wards. Nothing is known about Alice, but she must have been wealthy and important, since only a woman who was involved in trade or business or owned land in her own right would need a seal.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 84.266/1
- Object name:
- Seal of Alice of Bassishaw
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- Production date:
- Early Medieval; 13th century
- Material:
copper alloy, bronze
- Measurements/duration:
- H 32 mm, W 20 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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