Crudely executed cross of lead placed on corpse of victim of Black Death

Made:
1348-1349 CE

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

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A654841
Materials:
lead
Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 118 mm x 134 mm, .058 kg
type:
plague cross