Crudely executed cross of lead

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:
A654847
Materials:
lead and card
Measurements:
cross: 96 mm x 55 mm
card: 112 mm x 76 mm .02 kg
type:
mortuary cross