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About this object

  • ID:

    A27396

  • Production date:

    Late Medieval; 14th-15th century

  • Location:

    In Store

  • Purse frame (London Museum Type A2), incomplete, bar only. It is inscribed with the Latin words 'O MATER / DEI MEM // ENTO ME / I AMEN' (meaning ' Mother of God remember me'). It has a central shield shaped boss inscribed 'ihs' / 'M' with niello inlay. The metal frame is usually the only surviving part of a medieval purse. The leather or textile purse itself has usually disappeared, but monumental brasses and manuscript illustrations show how the parts fitted together and were attached to the owner's belt.

  • Measurements

    L 170 mm; W 20 mm

  • Materials

    copper alloy; brass

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-26

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

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