Bawdy Badges
Although they appear rather rude to modern minds these badges were important to medieval people as it was believed that wearing them would deter evil spirits. For more information on this type of badge please refer to the ‘History’ section of the website.
X6-A pendant in the form of a bi-valve mussel shell in which is depicted a vulva
Certain shells have served many cultures as amulets, being seen as visual equivalents of the vulva. In Europe, the mussel and cockle shells were used for this purpose and in Bosch’s painting ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ dating from c.1510 a naked couple can be seen copulating inside an outsize mussel-shell.
Original found in Rotterdam.
Late 14th –early 15th centuries.
19x73mm.
Original found in Rotterdam.
Late 14th –early 15th centuries.
19x73mm.
Price:
£7.00
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