Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 14th-15th century
Unidentifed pilgrim beside shrine
Part of a pilgrim badge from an unknown shrine. This fragment depicts a figure in a long robe standing next to an altar or a shrine. The figure appears to be holding a string of rosary beads. The front of the altar is decorated with a diamond pattern. Pilgrims frequently bought souvenirs such as badges at the shrines they visited.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 81.363/2
- Object name:
- Unidentifed pilgrim beside shrine
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 14th-15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 19 mm, W 15 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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