MOT : hERE

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This enigmatic openwork badge depicts a crowned woman and a youthful male in conversation. The woman holds a lengthy object lying on the ground, which may be a rope, while her hands are raised in appeal. The pair is encircled within a Gothic architectural frame featuring a gable adorned with crockets and cusped openwork. An inscription on this badge reads 'MOT : hERE'. To explore further ideas about the significance of this badge and the meaning behind the Middle English phrase, view the information points on the 3D scan. The style of costume and micro-architectural ornamentation suggests a mid-fourteenth century date for this badge. Dimensions: Length - 77 mm, Width - 50 mm. View the full collection online at British Museum: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=44915&partId=1&searchText=1856,0701.2096&page=1