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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Online ID:	000-100-047-920-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1992.1892
Date:	14th century
Material:	Bronze. Inscription: [Representation of the Coronation of the Virgin]
Dimensions:	51 mm L x 32 mm W x 15 mm depth
What:	Seal matrix
Subject:
Who:	Dominican Friary, Edinburgh (Maker)
Where:	England, Yorkshire, Topcliffe Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Bronze seal matrix of the Dominican Friary, Edinburgh, with a representation of the Coronation of the Virgin, found at Topcliffe, Yorkshire, 14th century
References:	Proceedings of the the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 121 (1991), pp 331-3
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