Crudely executed cross of lead

Made:
1348-1349 CE
Crudely executed cross of lead

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Crudely executed cross of lead
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Crudely executed cross of lead, placed on corpse of victim of Black Death, Christ's Hospital, London, 1348-1349

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A205305
Materials:
lead
Measurements:
overall: 93 mm x 59 mm .04 kg
type:
mortuary cross
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)