Pyx and Crucifix
Both the pyx and the cross were described as 17th-century when they were acquired in 1893. Medieval religious jewellery of this kind was very popular in the late 19th century, and is not always as old as its original owners believed. The conservative design of the crucifix remained in common use up to the end of the 19th century.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Brief description | Silver pyx and separate pendent crucifix, Netherlands, 1600-1699 and Germany, 1750-1850. |
| Summary | Both the pyx and the cross were described as 17th-century when they were acquired in 1893. Medieval religious jewellery of this kind was very popular in the late 19th century, and is not always as old as its original owners believed. The conservative design of the crucifix remained in common use up to the end of the 19th century. |
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| Accession number | 535&A to B-1893 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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