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Description: | A Medieval silver band measuring about 90 mm in length, and 12 mm in width. The band is collared, the central section decorated with a series of engraved rectangles and zigzags. Placed within it is a single line of text, which reads
+IASPAR X MELCIOR X BA(?)LTU(?)SAR
signifying the names of the three Magi (Caspar, Melchior , Balthazar). The names of the Magi were invoked as an amuletic charm throughout the Middle Ages.
The inscription on the band seems to be complete, though, occasionally, it can terminate in an additional phrase (such as ??in God is all??). The band is likely to have formed the collar of a small vessel.
The band is silver-gilt, and dates from the fourteenth century. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
J P Robinson
Curator of Medieval Collections
30th January 2006
Inscription: +IASPAR X MELCIOR X BA(?)LTU(?)SAR | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Sumnall, Kate - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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