The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Medieval Bronze Pen [ARK00413]

Attached People: Collector (major) - Bargrave, John (1610-1680)
Location(s): Current location at - Canterbury Cathedral Library and Archives (Library and/or Archive) -> Canterbury Cathedral (Institution)
Annotation:[Canterbury Catalog: A bronze stylus, medieval in origin. Found in St. Andrew's Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral in c1860 and later placed in the collection. The pen is lance shaped at one end with round knob at other end, made in one piece.] (approx 1000-1500)