Pendant
1800-1899 (made)
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Pendants like this, representing Christian figures cast in silver, were first made in the late 15th century. They were intended as an aid to prayer. They were often hung from rosaries, or, with a loop at each end, formed part of a string of prayer beads. Like many religious objects they were unaffected by fashion, and the original designs continued to be made in Germany, unchanged since the 15th century, as late as the early 20th century. It is extremely difficult to date them accurately.
This was described as cast from a 16th-century model when it was acquired in 1903. It represents the Virgin and Child.
This was described as cast from a 16th-century model when it was acquired in 1903. It represents the Virgin and Child.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Cast silver-gilt |
Brief description | Cast silver-gilt pendant figure of the Virgin and Child, Germany, 1800-1899. |
Physical description | Cast silver-gilt pendant of the Virgin, holding the child Jesus in her arms. At the top is a loop for suspension, with a loose ring threaded through it. |
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Summary | Pendants like this, representing Christian figures cast in silver, were first made in the late 15th century. They were intended as an aid to prayer. They were often hung from rosaries, or, with a loop at each end, formed part of a string of prayer beads. Like many religious objects they were unaffected by fashion, and the original designs continued to be made in Germany, unchanged since the 15th century, as late as the early 20th century. It is extremely difficult to date them accurately. This was described as cast from a 16th-century model when it was acquired in 1903. It represents the Virgin and Child. |
Bibliographic reference | For similar, see:
Anna Beatriz Chadour and Rüdiger Joppien, Schmuck I, Cologne 1985, no. 87. |
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Accession number | 506-1903 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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