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Description: | A slightly incomplete cast lead papal bulla of Benedict XII, dating from AD 1334 - 1342 (diameter: 39.5mm; thickness: 5mm; weight: 44.5 g).On the obverse (recta) of the bulla, the head of St. Paul is on the left and is depicted with complete facial features, including a straight linear and pointed beard. On the right, St. Peter is also depicted with complete facial features and his hair and beard are formed by pellets. Above the heads, the saints' abbreviations are still visible with 'SPA' for St. Paul to the left and 'SPE' for St. Peter to the right. Both heads are separately surrounded by a tear-drop formation of linear beads, with a cross pattée supported on a staff between them. There is also an additional circular beaded border running around the outside edge of the bulla.On the reverse (verso) of the bulla, the inscription reads 'BENEDICTUS PP XII', also within a circular beaded border running around the outside edge. The 'PP' means 'pastor pastorum' and is translated as 'shepherd of the shepherds'. There is also a worn omega symbol above the letters 'PP'. The bulla is in a slightly worn and fair condition. There are slightly breaks in the centre at the top and bottom of the artefact.In his publication 'Finds Identified' [2000], pages 4-5, Gordon Bailey states that these seals 'were attached to Papal documents (or 'bulls' as they were called) that were issued by the offices of the Pope. A document with a Papal Bulla attached signified that it had been issued with the Pope's authority'.
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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