Saxon & Medieval — 14th -15th century
Purse frame fragment
Purse frame (London Museum Type A2), incomplete. Part of pendent inner hoop, inscribed with the Latin words 'CREATOREN CELI ET TERRE ET IN IESUN' (part of the phrase 'I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ...'). It has niello inlay. The metal frame is usually the only surviving part of a medieval purse. The leather or textile purse itself has usually disappeared, but monumental brasses and manuscript illustrations show how the parts fitted together and were attached to the owner's belt.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 4452
- Object name:
- Purse frame fragment
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 14th -15th century
- Material:
copper alloy, brass
- Measurements/duration:
- L 205 mm, W 84 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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