Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; early-mid 14th century
Sta Maria Rotunda
Pilgrim badge of Sta Maria Rotunda, from Rome in Italy. The Roman temple known as the Pantheon in Rome became a Christian church and was dedicated to Sta Maria Rotunda in AD 609. The Pantheon has a massive domed roof with a circular opening in the centre. This roof with its central opening can be seen at the top of this badge. In the centre of the badge is the figure of the Virgin Mary sitting on a throne. There is an inscription around the edge of the badge: ‘SIGNUM SANCTE MARIA ROTUNDE’ (meaning ‘Sign of Saint Maria Rotunda’). There are two circular stitching loops on the badge, indicating that it was sewn onto a pilgrim’s hat or clothes.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 82.8/11
- Object name:
- Sta Maria Rotunda
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; early-mid 14th century
- Material:
lead alloy, tin alloy, pewter
- Measurements/duration:
- H 31 mm, W 27 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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