Accession No
1923.319 B
Description
Pewter bas relief, bust of Thomas à Becket in an architectural border.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; London; Lower Thames Street; Steelyard
Period
Medieval 14th century
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.319 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Lead alloy; ? Pewter
Local Term
Measurements
66mm x 14mm x 131mm Weight 0.0029kg
Events
Description (Physical description)
Pewter bas relief, bust of Thomas à Becket in an architectural border.
Event Date
Author: Lily Stancliffe
Context (Display)
Mounted on purpose built perspex mount, labelled: 'Pewter Pilgrim Sign. St. Thomas Becket. Behind the head is a pin for fixing to garment. Early XIV Century. From Steelyard. Thames St. London. Ransom Coll.'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn
Description (Physical description)
Bas relief in lead, bust of Thomas a Becket in an architectural border.
Event Date 8/7/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn
Context (Field collection)
Old labels: "(1) Relics of Thomas a Becket from Steelyard, Lower Thames Street, (2) Found 12 ft below surface in Steel Yard Upper Thames Street."
Event Date 8/7/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn
FM:270351
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