Saxon & Medieval — Early Medieval; 13th century
Seal matrix
Seal matrix, engraved with an Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). There is an inscription in Lombardic letters around the edge: '+S'WILLI FABRI D'SVWERC', meaning 'seal of William, blacksmith of Southwark'. The word 'fabri' meant blacksmith in the medieval period. It comes from the Latin word 'faber' meaning 'maker' or 'smith'. William would have used the matrix to press into wax to seal and authenticate documents.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 8933(1)
- Object name:
- seal matrix
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Early Medieval; 13th century
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 32 mm, W 20 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- —
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