Early Medieval skillet

Medieval

Museum of Island History

7th or 8th Century

This vessel was probably used in baptism ceremonies and dates from the same period when Anglo Saxon England was slowly becoming Christianised. This object represents the beginning of the process of Christianisation on the Isle of Wight and is the earliest example of the Christian church's religious tools.

• Medium: bronze
• Dimensions: 34.8 x 18.8cm
• Art Fund Grant: £1750 ( Total: £5,500)
• ArtFunded in: 2007
• Vendor: K J Plant

Provenance

Discovered near Shalfleet by a metal detectorist.

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