Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; mid 15th century
Fleur de lys
Devotional badge of the Virgin Mary. This badge is in the shape of a fleur-de-lys within a circular frame trimmed with imitation pearls on stalks. The fleur-de-lys was one of the symbols of the Virgin Mary as the lily was a sign of her purity. It was probably not a pilgrim souvenir from a particular shrine but is more likely to have been worn as an aid to devotion.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 82.144/1
- Object name:
- Fleur de lys
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; mid 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 30 mm, W 28 mm (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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