Seal matrix, of Dominican Friary, Edinburgh

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.1892
• Date: 14th century
  
• Material: Bronze. Inscription: [Representation of the Coronation of the Virgin]
  Seal matrix
  
• 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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