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Object Type
Museum number: OA.682
Description: Hollow lead alloy pilgrim souvenir depicting the in the round standing figure of St Thomas Becket. Becket is shown wearing a bishop’s mitre and chasuble. Damage has occurred to the figure's arms and crosier. A hook protrudes from Becket's right arm. The piece was probably free-standing. This piece is associated with the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 1275 - 1375 (circa)
Production place: Made in: England
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Length: 46.54 millimetres; Width: 16.39 millimetres
Location: Not on display
Subjects: christian cleric; saint/martyr; religious object
Associated names
Associated places: Associated with: Shrine of St Thomas, cathedral
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: OA.682

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