Crucifix
1800-1850 (made)
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Gold crucifix, enamelled in black, with a white enamel titulus and set with four rubies in high closed mounts, one at the end of each arm. The crucifix is hanging from a quatrefoil, decorated in black and white enamel on each lobe, with a central ruby in a closed mount, which was probably originally a link in a chain. The suspension ring at the top of the crucifix has been replaced.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold enamelled in black and white and set with rubies |
| Brief description | Gold crucifix, enamelled in black and white and set with rubies, Italy, 1800-1850. |
| Physical description | Gold crucifix, enamelled in black, with a white enamel titulus and set with four rubies in high closed mounts, one at the end of each arm. The crucifix is hanging from a quatrefoil, decorated in black and white enamel on each lobe, with a central ruby in a closed mount, which was probably originally a link in a chain. The suspension ring at the top of the crucifix has been replaced. |
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| Accession number | 9080-1863 |
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| Record created | September 12, 2005 |
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