Medieval pewter pilgrims badge, the three hosts of Wilsnack
Medieval pewter pilgrims badge, the three hosts of Wilsnack
Period: 1375-1425
Medieval pewter pilgrims badge in the shape of three hosts. The surmounting cross on the right is still present. Each of the hosts depicts a scene: the Passion, the Crucifixion and the Ascension. The three hosts are a reference to the three consecrated hosts that were found undamaged after a fire destroyed the church at Wilsnack in 1383.
Dimensions: 3,9 x 3,23 cm
Weight: 4,71 g
Ref: Heilig en Profaan, H.J.E. van Beuningen, p 145-146 (130-133)
Article code: 17-4502
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