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Description: | A Post-Medieval lead heart-shaped object, possibly a charm (15th - 17th century). Originally this may have been part of a pendant as there is some damage to the peak where a loop may have been attached. The two points of damage at the sides may (unless recent) be where it was held somehow if the upper suspension loop was not there; or it may be a small part of something significantly larger. The front surface is decorated with high relief beading around the edge, a raised 'V' in the centre, and a pellet between the arms of the 'V'. The 'V' is further decorated with circular depressions over the uppermost surface. Geoff Egan, Post Medieval Finds Advisor, suggests the 'V' may refer to the cult of the Virgin which flourished in the late medieval period, or this could be some later, cryptic, post-reformation catholic charm. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Pale grey powdery patina in places.Dimensions: length 21.22mm; width 20.99mm; thickness 3.67mm; weight 5.30g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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