Post-Medieval — Late 15th or early 16th century
Paschal lamb almsdish or basin
Church collection bowl with a chain, decorated with a repousse paschal lamb. Parishioners gave money to help the poor and sick, and for specific projects such as 'mending the lock for the churchyard door' or for a new clock for the church tower. Money was also given to keep lights burning in the church.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A735
- Object name:
- Paschal lamb almsdish or basin
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- late 15th or early 16th century
- Material:
copper alloy, brass
- Measurements/duration:
- H 53 mm, DM 240 mm (overall), L 930 mm (chain) (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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