Pax
Pax
ca. 1500-1520 (made)
ca. 1500-1520 (made)
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This pax shows representations of Christ in Benediction, St. Anne with the Virgin and Child and St. Matthew.
A pax is a ceremonial object. It is a tablet or board, sometimes of silver, usually decorated with a Christian religious representation, that is kissed first by the priest and then by members of the congregation.
A pax is a ceremonial object. It is a tablet or board, sometimes of silver, usually decorated with a Christian religious representation, that is kissed first by the priest and then by members of the congregation.
Object details
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| Title | Pax (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved wood, covered with gesso, gilt and painted. Figures and ornament in cast lead |
| Brief description | Pax, wood and lead, representations of the Virgin and Child and other Saints, Flemish, ca. 1500-1520 |
| Physical description | The frame of this pax is furnished with a handle at the back and has a moulded and crocketted architectural border ornamented with paste stones. In the interior under glass, are three small painted wood figures, Christ blessing, St. Anne with the Virgin and Christ as children, and St. Matthew behind a triple traceried screen of lead, gilt and painted. |
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| Object history | Bought, £15 |
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| Summary | This pax shows representations of Christ in Benediction, St. Anne with the Virgin and Child and St. Matthew. A pax is a ceremonial object. It is a tablet or board, sometimes of silver, usually decorated with a Christian religious representation, that is kissed first by the priest and then by members of the congregation. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.47-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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