About this object
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ID:
8859
Production date:
Late Medieval; 14th century
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Location:
In Store
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Brooch from the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The circular frame is decorated with an abbreviated inscription: ‘SANCTE THOMAS ORA P+’, meaning ‘St Thomas pray for me’. This inscription was like a magical formula to protect the wearer of the brooch. This example may be a modern counterfeit. < ...Read more
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Measurements
DM 32 mm
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Materials
lead alloy
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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