Saxon & Medieval — Medieval; late 13th-14th century
St Mary Magdalene
Part of a pilgrim badge from the shrine of St Mary Magdalene at Saint-Maximin la Sainte-Baume, France. This rectangular badge depicts the scene of Christ’s meal in the house of the Pharisee with Mary prostrating herself at Christ’s feet. The right side of the badge is missing so the figure of Christ and Mary Magdalene’s head have not survived. Around the edge of the badge is an inscription: ‘+SIGILLV[M BEATE MAR]IE MADELENE’ (meaning ‘Sign of the blessed Mary Magdalene’). Saint-Maximin became a pilgrimage destination after the monks there claimed to have found the body of Mary Magdalene in their crypt in 1279. She was said to have travelled to Provence in France after Christ’s ascension to heaven.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 83.626
- Object name:
- St Mary Magdalene
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- Production date:
- Medieval; late 13th-14th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 42 mm, W 33 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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