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Description: | A lead mount of probable late medieval to early post-medieval date. A similar object from Derbyshire is recorded on the PAS database (see DENO-B7F1D4) and is believed to be a representation as Christ as Man of Sorrows. The level of corrosion on this piece means that, unlike on the Derbyshire example, no tears can be seen below the eyes and so the interpretation in this case is less certain. The weight and thickness of this piece would seem to preclude the possiblity of it being a pilgrim badge, as has been suggested for the Derbyshire example, and the most likely explanation is that it is a mount, possibly from a priest's laver, or ceremonial washing bowl.The object depicts a three dimensional face. The sub-oval face has facial features clearly depicted, apart from the left hand eye (as you look at it), which is heavily corroded. The figure has a full beard and the face is framed by the hair. The reverse is flat and there are two small circular depressions, which are probably remnants of the fixing.The artefact measures 42.1mm high, 38.7mm wide and 15.3mm thick; it weighs 125.65g.
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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