Research will also include forensic analysis of fingerprints in wax. "Medieval seals acted in a similar way to modern signatures, credit cards, and logos, and were as familiar a part of everyday ...

A medieval seal matrix discovered ... and used it to stamp an impression on wax to authenticate documents. Mike Liggins/BBC Dr Helen Geake believes the seal matrix was owned by a monk as it ...

The seal matrix belonged to a medieval gentleman called Walter. The red jasper gem was carved in the Roman period.A seal matrix was used to make a mark in hot wax to seal letters and documents.