Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Scallop shell
Incomplete badge in the form of a scallop shell. On a complete badge, the shell forms the gown of a dancing figure, with arms held akimbo. The figure's head and arms are missing from this badge, leaving just the scallop-shaped gown remaining.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 82.221/18
- Object name:
- Scallop shell
- Object type:
- badge, pilgrim badge
- Artist/Maker:
- —
- Related people:
- —
- Related events:
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- Related places:
- England
- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
- lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 25 mm, W 30 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Credit:
- —
- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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Credit: London Museum
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