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@globalmuseum@mastodon.online  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Medieval seal with Roman stone is a 'special find'.

A metal detectorist has discovered a "really special" medieval seal matrix, with a Roman carved gemstone at its centre.

The discovery was made at Gosfield, just north of Braintree, Essex, in September last year and has been declared treasure by a coroner.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgexn0380llo #globalmuseum #Roman #metaldetecting #gemstones

The finely-carved Roman gemstone shows a charioteer standing on a racing chariot, with whip in hand, urging on two high-stepping horses
The finely-carved Roman gemstone shows a charioteer standing on a racing chariot, with whip in hand, urging on two high-stepping horses
The finely-carved Roman gemstone shows a charioteer standing on a racing chariot, with whip in hand, urging on two high-stepping horses

Gosfield detectorist finds unusual medieval and Roman seal matrix

The Roman carnelian is engraved with a two-horse team and is enclosed in a medieval silver surround.
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