From Topcliffe, Yorkshire
![Postcard of Seal matrix, of Dominican Friary, Edinburgh.](/database/media.php?file=postcard/image/0098/00984863.jpg&PHPSESSID=a3or6uvcfdkt6tbpe507hrcpc0) 000-100-047-920-C © National Museums Scotland |
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Seal matrix, of Dominican Friary, Edinburgh
This bronze seal matrix of the Dominican Friary in Edinburgh was found at Topcliffe in Yorkshire. It dates from the 14th century.
The matrix has a representation of the Coronation of the Virgin.
Seals are evidence of the paperwork involved in running a complex organisation. They were signs of the medieval Church's huge authority, combining the functions of signature and logo to show that documents were genuine.
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000-100-047-920-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.1992.1892 |
Date: |
14th century
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Material: |
Bronze. Inscription: [Representation of the Coronation of the Virgin]
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Dimensions: |
51 mm L x 32 mm W x 15 mm depth
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Seal matrix
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Who: |
Dominican Friary, Edinburgh (Maker)
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Where: |
England, Yorkshire, Topcliffe Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description: |
Bronze seal matrix of the Dominican Friary, Edinburgh, with a representation of the Coronation of the Virgin, found at Topcliffe, Yorkshire, 14th century
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References: |
- Proceedings of the the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 121 (1991), pp 331-3
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