About this object
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ID:
8784
Production date:
Late Medieval; 14th century
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Location:
In Store
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Pilgrim badge from the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. This badge is in the form of a star with nine wavy rays (one has broken off and another has become detached). At the centre of the star is a depiction of the head-shaped reliquary bust that held the remains of Thomas Becket’s skull. The bust is flanked by an architectural design of openwork niches and pinnacles. There is a circular frame around the bust bearing the inscription ‘+ SANCTVS THOMAS’ (Saint Thomas). < ...Read more
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Measurements
H 60 mm; W 71 mm (if complete)
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Materials
lead alloy; tin alloy
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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