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Description: | A medieval lead alloy incomplete pilgrim badge of the Head Reliquary of Thomas Becket dating to the 14th century. The surviving elements of this badge include the domed face of Becket (hollow back) with the pointed mitre, part of the mitre is broken and missing. Becket is shown full face, locks of hair are depicted on the forehead and at the temples. A downward-curving mouth follows the line of a drooping moustache. The remains of a pin are visible on the back.Similar examples are illustrated in Spencer (1998:104) dating to the 14th century.Dimensions: length: 40.05mm; width: 26.39mm; thickness: 8.41mm; weight: 7.21g.Reference: Spencer, B. 1998. Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges. The Stationery Office, London.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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