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LOT 2278
Medieval Lead Mary and Child Pilgrim's Plaque
LATE 14TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (62.1 grams, 78 mm).
Low-relief image on a plaque with a small ellipsoid base; Mary with head inclined wearing a headrail, shift and overtunic with decorated collar, holding a facing infant Jesus; infant's legs and Mary's cuff forming attachment to base; plain reverse.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the similar example on display in the Museum of London.
Cf. similar in the Museum of London display 'Thames Foreshore Find'.
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LOT 2278
Medieval Lead Mary and Child Pilgrim's Plaque
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£100 (EUR 116; USD 135) +BP*
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