Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; late 14th century
Pope Gregory XI
Lead seal impression or bulla, from Pope Gregory XI ('GREGORIUS PP XI' is inscribed on the reverse). Sealed documents underlined the power and authority of the church. Lead seals, 'bullae', were attached to documents from the Vatican in Rome.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 15332
- Object name:
- Pope Gregory XI
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; late 14th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- T 4 mm, DM 38 mm, DM 39 mm, T 6 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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- —
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