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St Peter and St Andrew

Relief
late 15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This relief in mother of pearl was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This represents St. Andrew holding a large cross and St. Peter holding his key.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSt Peter and St Andrew (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved mother of pearl in a gilt mount
Brief description
Carved mother of pearl relief in gilt mount depicting St Peter and St Andrew, South Germany, late 15th century
Physical description
Carved mother of pearl relief in a gilt mount with a loop, depicting St Peter and St Andrew. On the right St Andrew holds a large cross in his arms, on the left St. Peter turns towards St. Andrew, holding his key across his body with his left hand. Both saints have long mantles. The relief is convex. The mount covers the back and is engraved with the monogram IHS with a cross above it and below a heart pierced with three darts.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 4cm
Marks and inscriptions
'IHS' with a cross above and a heart pierced with three darts below (the back)
Object history
es Sneyd Collection
Subjects depicted
Summary
This relief in mother of pearl was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This represents St. Andrew holding a large cross and St. Peter holding his key.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Review of the Principal Acquisitions During the Year 1928. London. p. 9.
Collection
Accession number
A.30-1928

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Record createdNovember 18, 2004
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