Grille
17th century (made)
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Grille in the form of the 'IHS' monogram, embossed copper. In the centre is the sacred monogram I H S (for Jesus) with a cross and a fleur-de-lys, surrounded by rays symbolising the sun.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embossed copper |
| Brief description | Grille in the form of the 'IHS' monogram, embossed copper, Italy (Venice), 17th century |
| Physical description | Grille in the form of the 'IHS' monogram, embossed copper. In the centre is the sacred monogram I H S (for Jesus) with a cross and a fleur-de-lys, surrounded by rays symbolising the sun. |
| Object history | In the centre is the sacred monogram I H S (for Jesus) with a cross and a fleur-de-lys, surrounded by rays symbolising the sun. This symbol is especially associated with the vision of St Bernardino of Siena, founder of the cult of the Holy Name in the fifteenth century. |
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| Accession number | 6853-1860 |
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| Record created | July 18, 2005 |
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