Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Seal of St James Cripplegate
Seal matrix from the religious house of St James Cripplegate. It is vesica-shaped (pointed oval) with a pierced lug on the back. The seal matrix is engraved with the design of St James standing under a canopy. Around the edge is an inscription in black letter: 'S.sce.jacobi:apostoli.infra.crepulgat'. Sealed documents underlined the power and authority of the church. Every religious house had a unique seal for authenticating documents.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A11010
- Object name:
- Seal of St James Cripplegate
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 55 mm, W 35 mm, D 11 mm (overall), L 55 mm, W 36 mm, D 13 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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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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