Post-Medieval — Late 15th - 16th century
Miniature paten or plate
Toy plate or paten with a narrow, flat flange. The centre bears the letters IHS, the sacred monogram of Christ ('IHS' are the first three letters of the Greek name for Jesus). Reference: Forsyth, H. & Egan, G. (2005): Toys, Trifles & Trinkets. Base metal miniatures from London 1200 to 1800, pg. 248, cat. no. 8.2.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 98.2/266
- Object name:
- Miniature paten or plate
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- late 15th - 16th century
- Material:
lead alloy, tin-lead alloy, pewter
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 27 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
Purchased with the assistance of the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Art Fund.
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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