Medieval Lead Figure of a Noble Woman

14TH CENTURY A.D.

4 3/4 in. (103 grams, 12 cm).

Modelled in the round standing female figure wearing an elegantly draped ankle-length robe, left arm extended; mounting spike to head; possibly image of a saint [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found near Wetwang, East Yorkshire, UK.
Acquired circa 2005.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.

Literature

Cf. PAS IOW-40E078, for a similar figure in lead-alloy.

Footnotes

Despite the classical-influenced drapery, the figure has a belt around her waist and wears a fitted kirtle (dress), a style of clothing from the 14th century. Similar statuettes, maybe votive images of saints, have been found across England.

CONDITION

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LOT 1673