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Unique ID: NLM770
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
Circular mount from a processional cross, decorated on both sides. Main side with applied sitting St. John the evangelist, winged, haloed, with manuscript. Very three dimensional. Other side five petalled flower incised . Good traces of gilding on both sides. Central rivet to hold appliqué in place.
Notes:
Checked by MF following Sophie Catley. Drawing ref. added.
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1550
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 5.5 mm
Weight: 24.82 g
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 5th May 1998
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Other reference: NLPS895 nlm00895
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration method: Multiple
Decoration style: Other
Surface Treatment: Gilded
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