Christian imagery, mandorla of Christ, disc on the head
European Museums, The British MuseumMandorla of Christ with solar disc on his head. Christian imagery Christian
imagery grew popular in Anglo-Saxon art as the faith developed. Holy
figures, sacred motifs and scenes from Christ's life were typical
themes. The ivory plaques show Christ in Majesty, his Baptism and
Cucifixion, while the gold and silver plaques depict haloed saints. A
Latin inscription on the gold one identifies the eagle-headed figure as
Sint John the Evangelist, whose symbol was an eagle. The tiny disc
inlaid with jewel-like enamel shows the Hand of God, a significant
Christian motif. The plaques and disc perhaps decorated book covers or
reliquaries, while the pendant shaped like the Christian cross was a
piece of personal jewelry. A.D. 900s - 1000s. Purchased with a
contribution from The Art Fund and Pilgrim Trust, 1974,1002.1. Lewes
Priory, East Sussex, 1887,1025.14. 1991, 0401.1. Brandon, Suffolk,
1978,1101.1. Hexham, Northumberland, donated by Reverend Frederick
George Lee, 1858,0814.1. Possibly Hampshire, 2007,8049.1. Gravesend,
Kent, 1839,0319.1
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