Accession No
1948.1709
Description
Copper alloy square plaque, possibly pax or book cover, with the Crucifixion. Double framed, Christ is attached to cross under two cinquefoiled arches. Christ’s head is inclined slightly towards His right; halo behind His head; right arm broken off and missing. Mary and John are placed the arches, one on each of side of Jesus. Traces of gilding in the background and along the edges. Two perforations in the centre of the top edge. Traces of metal transfer to the reverse, possibly a handle was once attached.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Medieval ?15th century
Source
Neville, Richard Cornwallis (Lord Braybrooke) [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1948.1709
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Gilt Copper Alloy; ?Gilt Bronze; Gold
Local Term
Measurements
85mm x 105mm
Events
Context (Display)
Old display label found with object reads: 'Gilt bronze plaque possibly from a book-cover/ 15th century/ Braybrooke coll. 48.1709'.
Event Date
Author: Jodi Zhang
Description (Physical description)
Pax of gilt bronze, the crucifix with Mary and John under two cinquefoiled arches. The whole in double frame, the background punched with quatrefoils. Handle missing.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Two perforations in the centre of the top edge.
Event Date 27/6/2001
Author: Jodi Zhang
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy square plaque, possibly pax or book cover, with the Crucifixion. Double framed, Christ is attached to cross under two cinquefoiled arches. Christ’s head is inclined slightly towards His right; halo behind His head; right arm broken off and missing. Mary and John are placed the arches, one on each of side of Jesus. Traces of gilding in the background and along the edges. Two perforations in the centre of the top edge. Traces of metal transfer to the reverse, possibly a handle was once attached.
Event Date 20/11/2023
Author: Jodi Zhang
FM:45126
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