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York,
21-33 Aldwark
Seal matrix
mid-12th century
Ivory
(?walrus). It is circular and has an integral lug pierced for suspension
at the top. The legend around the edge is in Lombardic capitals and
reads: + SIG +. SNARRI . THEOLENARII . [Sigillum Snarri theolenarii:
'The seal of Snarrus (or Snorri) the Tollgatherer']. Snarrus/Snorri
is depicted in a knee-length garment extending one hand towards a
bag or purse into which three rings with dots, probably representing
coins, are falling. The style of the lettering and punctuation combined
with the stylised drapery of the figure suggest a mid-12th century
date.
Dimensions:
D.38, T. 9.5mm
(Nicola
Rogers, York Archaeological Trust)
Bibliography
:
Heslop, T.A., 1984, in G. Zarnecki, J. Holt and T. Holland, 'English
Romanesque Art', (Arts Council of Great Britain) 318, 373
Location
and accession details :
Yorkshire
Museum: York Archaeological Trust 1973, YEG, context 62, sf29
(Photo:
© York Archaeological Trust)
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