Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Medieval, 14th Century, A bronze circular seal matrix, 32mm diameter, suspension loop offset behind, depicting a male head in profile within a sexfoil frame, surrounded by a star of David or hexagram; in the angles are six symbols comprising: cooking pot, chalice, eagle, cinquefoil, lion passant and hand. Extremely fine with a smooth olive green patina £600-£800

Found at Thornham in Norfolk, close to All Saints Church, which dates back to the 11th century

This unusual seal with the six-pointed star and the six symbols in the angles could have a Jewish or Christian significance. The size would indicate the status of a Canon within the Church, while the lack of any inscription suggests that it may have been a counter seal.