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Belt made of spiked metal, Europe, 1501-1800
This belt of spiked metal was worn around the thigh as a type of penance. Penance in the form of prayers is carried out by some Christians in the hope of being forgiven for their sins. Christian belief during 1501-1800 taught that illness and disease were the result of sin. Penance was carried out by fasting and, in some cases, by inflicting physical harm on one’s self. At the time of the Black De…
Makers
- Science Museum, London
Onderwerp
- penance
- belt
Makers
- Science Museum, London
Onderwerp
- penance
- belt
Deelnemende erfgoedorganisatie
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Rechten
- Credit: Science Museum, London
Bron
- L0057401
Identificatie
- L0057401
- Science Museum A88804
- adumcswj
Land
- United Kingdom
Naam van de collectie
Voor het eerst gepubliceerd op Europeana
- 2019-06-09T11:57:09.509Z
Laatste keer bijgewerkt door deelnemende erfgoedorganisatie
- 2019-06-09T11:57:09.509Z