The badge Lepus Bajulator (Hare Bearer) is a faithful replica of an absurd illumination from the winter part of the French Breviary of Renaud de Bar (Yates Thompson MS 8) from 1302-1303. The original scene, now in the British Library in London, depicts a determined hare in the role of an unconventional steed carrying an armed dog with a shield and spear on its back. This satirical pun is a great example of the popular medieval humour that loved to turn the natural order of the world on its head. This humorous medieval motif can adorn your lapel as an original, meticulously laser engraved and detailed hand-painted oak plywood badge.
- Hand-painted
- The package includes a label
- Material: wood
The Codex Marginalium series brings a playful revival of medieval manuscripts in the form of original badges that represent a unique combination of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship. The motifs are based on medieval marginalia - bizarre, humorous and often absurd scenes from the margins of historical manuscripts. These faithful replicas are transferred by precision laser engraving into quality oak plywood and then hand-painted in detail, making each piece a complete original. The overall distinctive humour and character of each badge is further emphasised by the playful Latin, or rather pseudo-Latin, name.
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