Post-medieval Iron Medieval-style IHS pilgrim pendant Benedict pilgrim (No reserve price)
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Good condition, medieval IHS pilgrim pendant BENEDICT, postmedieval culture, dating to the 17th century, made of iron, octagonal medal (20×30 mm), front: pilgrim with crozier and BENEDICT inscription, back: cross with IHS initials, acquired from Privatsammlung in Germany (year 2000; previous owner from Deutschland since 1990).
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Medieval pilgrim pendant from the 17th century
Beautiful bronze with a lovely patina.
Octagonal medal
Front side: Pilgrim with crook, inscription BENEDICT around the perimeter
Reverse side: cross with surrounding abbreviations and letters IHS
Such medals were worn in the Middle Ages as protection against the evil eye and the devil. An intact and wearable piece from the late Middle Ages.
Size approximately 20x30mm
Intact original carrying loop
Medieval pilgrim pendant from the 17th century
Beautiful bronze with a lovely patina.
Octagonal medal
Front side: Pilgrim with crook, inscription BENEDICT around the perimeter
Reverse side: cross with surrounding abbreviations and letters IHS
Such medals were worn in the Middle Ages as protection against the evil eye and the devil. An intact and wearable piece from the late Middle Ages.
Size approximately 20x30mm
Intact original carrying loop
Details
Culture
Post-medieval
Century/ Timeframe
17. Jhd
Name of object
Medieval-style IHS pilgrim pendant Benedict pilgrim
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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