Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
The Virgin Mary
Part of a pilgrim badge depicting the Virgin Mary. All that remains is Mary’s crowned head and the pin at the back of the badge. 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:
- 81.134/4
- Object name:
- The Virgin Mary
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 29 mm, W 13 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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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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