Pendant
ca. 1500 (made)
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Pendant, silver, silver gilt, enamel, of circular form with corded wire edge and suspension ring above. On the obverse, an engraved depiction of the Agnus Dei turning to gaze at a banner emblazoned with the cross, on a ground of dark blue enamel. On the reverse the Vernicle, on a hatched ground. The case is edged with a corded wire.
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Materials and techniques | Silver, silver gilt, engraved, enamel |
Brief description | Silver-gilt and enamel pendant depicting the Agnus Dei and Christ. Germany, about 1500. |
Physical description | Pendant, silver, silver gilt, enamel, of circular form with corded wire edge and suspension ring above. On the obverse, an engraved depiction of the Agnus Dei turning to gaze at a banner emblazoned with the cross, on a ground of dark blue enamel. On the reverse the Vernicle, on a hatched ground. The case is edged with a corded wire. |
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Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
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Bibliographic reference | Lightbown, Ronald. Medieval European Jewellery: with a catalogue of the collection in the Victoria & Albert Museum. London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1992. cat. 46. p. 507. |
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Accession number | M.95-1962 |
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Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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