Middleham Jewel Middleham
the front of middleham jewel showing crucifixion of jesus.
in 1985 middleham jewel found on bridle path near middleham castle paul kingston , ted seaton using metal detector. has since been acquired yorkshire museum in york £2.5 million. late 15th-century 68 gram gold pendant 10-carat blue sapphire stone. pendant lozenge shaped, engraved on obverse representation of trinity, bordered apotropaic latin inscription (i. e. 1 wards off evil) protecting user epilepsy. reverse face highly decorative engraving of nativity, bordered faces of thirteen saints.
the panel slides reveal hollow interior, contained three-and-a-half tiny discs of silk embroidered gold thread. textile contents identify jewel reliquary, containing fragment of holy cloth. have been worn lady of high social status, centrepiece large necklace. sapphire may represent heaven, , have acted aid prayer.
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