The Pershore Censer-Cover

Medieval

British Museum

10th Century

In the form of a tower with a square openwork arcaded base. On each of the four faces is a gable, one of which is inscribed 'GODRIC ME WVORHT' (Godric made me).

• Medium: bronze
• Dimensions: 10 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £910 ( Total: £2,730)
• ArtFunded in: 1960
• Vendor: Sotheby's

Provenance

Found mid 18th century in Worcestershire; Rev Thomas Beale; Miss L.E. Lucas.

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