Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 14th-15th century
Rood or Holy Cross of Bromholme
Pilgrim badge from an unknown shrine. This openwork badge depicts an altar within an architectural frame. Two candlesticks stand on the altar on either side of a base for another vessel or possibly a crucifix. The frame is decorated with dots within circles and has a beaded edge. Pilgrims who travelled to religious shrines frequently bought souvenirs of their pious journey such as ampullae (small bottles for holy water), badges and figurines.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 97.13
- Object name:
- Rood or Holy Cross of Bromholme
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 14th-15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 75 mm, W 48 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- —
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