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Description: | A silver gilt Medieval pendant in the form of the Holy Rood. The pendant is an openwork crucifix with fleur-de-lis terminals at the ends of the arms, bearing the figure of Christ crucified. Two standing figures flank the cross, representing Mary on Christ's left, and John the Evangelist on his right. A panel across the top of the cross probably bore the legend INRI (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews) but this is now worn. Above the panel is a square shaft surmounted by a suspension loop. The base of the cross tapers to a rounded point. The reverse is flat and featureless and is not gilded.Discussion: For comparison see treasure case 2009 T369, Withington, Gloucestershire.Date from: 15th - 16th CenturyDimensions and weightLength: 26.9 mmWidth: 18.76 mmThickness: 3.72 mmWeight: 2.86 gAs the badge is more than 300 years old and is substantially made of precious metal, it meets the requirements of the 1996 Treasure Act.
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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