Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
The Virgin Mary
Part of a pilgrim badge from an unknown shrine. This crude openwork badge has a circular frame which is beaded around the edge. The frame is also decorated with a line of dots within circles. Inside the frame is a crowned female figure wearing a long robe. This appears to be the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus Christ on her left side. On her right is another figure which may be an angel. The Virgin was thought of as the Queen of Heaven and a universal protector. Most churches had an image of the Virgin Mary as a focus for worship and some cult figures became pilgrimage sites, attracting visitors from beyond their local area. It is uncertain where this badge of the Virgin and Child was produced – there were many cults of Our Lady in medieval England and abroad.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 83.348/1
- Object name:
- The Virgin Mary
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 26 mm, W 20 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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