Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Unidentified man's head
Pilgrim badge from an unknown shrine. This circular openwork badge depicts the head of a man in the centre surrounded by trefoil crockets. It is unclear who is represented here – Christ or St John the Baptist are possibilities. 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:
- 81.534/4
- Object name:
- Unidentified man's head
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 23 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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