Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Lily with scroll
Three-dimensional badge depicting the lily of the Virgin Mary. There is a scroll at the base but its inscription is indecipherable. The lily symbolises Mary’s purity, innocence and the immaculate conception of Christ and appears on many badges of the Virgin Mary. 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 was produced – there were many cults of Our Lady in medieval England and abroad.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 86.344/1
- Object name:
- Lily with scroll
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 59 mm, W 22 mm, D 18 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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