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17th century charming Renaissance silver-gilt devotional amulet and chain
$ 625.67
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Description
This is a charming Renaissance silver-gilt devotional amulet, dating to the early 17th century. The partial-gilt and elaborate frame is intricately constructed with fine filigree. The case has four separate covers, each opening to reveal a hand-painted devotional image, in Verre églomisé. The first is an image of Saint Barbara, shown holding a tower and crowned. The second image is of Saint Teresa of Ávila, the third Holy Face of Jesus with tools of his crucifixion. The fourth opening reveals a paper insert and is sadly missing the original image. The object is of excellent quality and would have been purchased on a pilgrimage or visit to Rome.OBJECT:
Reliquary Pendant amulet
CULTURE:
Renaissance
DATE:
c. 17th century
MATERIAL:
Silver
SIZE:
90mm (with chain) 48mm x 34mm x 27mm
WEIGHT:
21 grams
PROVENANCE:
Ex. private collection, Valencia. Spain.
This item is unconditionally guaranteed to be a
n antique original and to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request.