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Description: | Fragment of Medieval gilt appliqué figure of Christ, part of a mount from a book or furniture, comprising hollow backed half-round crowned head with circular perforations for eyes, one of which contains an irregular white or pale blue stone or glass bead (possibly natural and accidentally lodged in position), nose and mouth moulded in relief, engraved details on crown and delineating hair and beard, >17 x >27. The top of Christ's head is visible on the reverse behind where the separate crown has been attached with solder. Cf. a similar although slightly larger and more complete figure (crown missing) from Runcton Holme (HER 37303) illustrated in Norfolk Archaeology (2003), fig.7C and other figures in Enamels of Limoges 1100-1350 (1996), nos.48 (on a book-cover), 49-50 (both from a crucifix) and 75 (from a chasse). Late 12th-early 13th century.
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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