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Engraved medieval plaques

Engraved medieval plaques

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Quattrofoil shaped partially fire gilt silver plaque, English ca 1350 . The engraved eagle is the representation St John  the Baptist. The plaque could have been part of a large processional cross..

Measurements:52 x52 mm

The eagle represents one of the four creatures (symbolic of the Evangelists) that are described as surrounding God's throne in the Bible in Revelation 4:7. Saint John the Evangelist is also often shown holding a chalice containing a serpent, alluding to the cup of sorrow foretold by Jesus (Matthew 26:39

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Stock Code: SKU:PS84

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