Plaquette
late 16th or early 17th century (made)
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This brass plaquette was probably made in the late 16th or early 17th century Spain. This represents the Virgin in a Mandorla. The Virgin is standing on a crescent moon with her hands together in prayer.
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Brief description | Plaquette the Virgin in a Mandorla, bronze Spanish late 16th or early 17th century. |
Physical description | Plaquette in bronze, the Virgin in a mandorla. The Virgin is standing on a crescent moon with her hands together in prayer. The mandorla surrounds her and is bordered by a Franciscan girdle of rope. At the four corners are cherub-heads. Moulded rim. |
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Summary | This brass plaquette was probably made in the late 16th or early 17th century Spain. This represents the Virgin in a Mandorla. The Virgin is standing on a crescent moon with her hands together in prayer. |
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Accession number | A.31-1925 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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