San Giacomo Pilgrim’s Set - Flask, Parchment & Shell - Handcrafted in Italy - Pewter
A nice set of ornaments upon your desk; a definite talking point.... The entire traditional pilgrim's set, handcrafted in pewter, comprising of flask, parchment and shell; a beautiful and iconic set of historically-inspired articles.
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Pilgrims in the Middle Ages usually travelled on foot, especially as religious tradition saw walking as the most virtuous way of travelling. During that period (but the custom had been popular ever since the fall of the Roman Empire), all good Christians were expected to make a journey to an important holy place at least once in their lifetimes. This could be Rome, Santiago de Compostela and, especially, the sepulchre of Christ in the Holy Land. Ever since early medieval times, the protector of pilgrims has been St James the Apostle who is said to be buried at Santiago de Compostela. Symbols often found in portraits of St James, apart from the pilgrim's staff, are the Flask, the Scallop Shell (Coquille St Jacques for the French) and the Itinerant Map, which at that time was a long rolled-up parchment, similar to the "Tabula Peutingeriana".
Size: 24 cm x 15 cm
Materials Used: Pewter
Ref: CT0115851
Designer: Alberto Tabellini
100% Lead Free
All Cosi Tabellini Pewter is 100% lead-free, so it is totally food & drink safe, and is both EU and US FDA approved.
Packaging
Cosi Tabellini pieces come gift-boxed with a guarantee card and instructions on how to care for pewter.
