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Ipswich, seal of Elias son of Turstin, 12th century
Ipswich, seal of Elias son of Turstin, called a seal of the town, 12th century. It depicts a single-masted ship with mainsail furled, a cross at the top of the mainmast. There are two mariners within the ship. Inscription: 'SIGILL' ELIE FIL' TVRSTINI DE GIPEWICH'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC0267 |
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| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Ipswich |
| Date made: | 12C; 12C |
| People: | Elias son of Turstin |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 10 mm x 45 mm |