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Description: | An incomplete cast lead pilgrims badge or pendant of medieval date, circa AD 1300 - 1500. The badge is in the form of a scallop shell with broken and worn edges and two holes for attachment at the flat terminal. The scallop shell was the symbol of St James and originally that of his shrine at Santiago de Compostela. Scallop shells therefore served as pilgrim souvenirs which signified that pilgrims had completed their journey.The metal is a dark brownish-grey colour and is worn. The object is 43.9mm long, 38.8mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 53.4g.
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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