Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
The Virgin Mary
Circular openwork badge from a shrine of the Virgin Mary. The frame of the badge is surrounded by a line of beading. Inside the frame is a tiny figure of Mary holding the infant Jesus Christ on her left-hand side and a sceptre in her right hand. She wears a crown and long flowing robes. 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:
- 81.534/1
- Object name:
- The Virgin Mary
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 26 mm
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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