Pendant
1500-1900 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Pendants like this, representing Christian images cast in silver in an open ring, were first made in the early 16th 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 16th century, as late as the early 20th century. It is extremely difficult to date them accurately.
This was described as early 16th-century when it was acquired in 1903. It represents the Adoration of the Magi.
This was described as early 16th-century when it was acquired in 1903. It represents the Adoration of the Magi.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cast silver |
| Brief description | Cast openwork silver pendant of the Adoration of the Magi in a border of twisted wire, Germany, 1500-1900. |
| Physical description | Circular flat openwork silver-gilt pendant of the Adoration of the Magi in a border of twisted wire. There is a loose ring of plain wire threaded through the suspension ring. |
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| Summary | Pendants like this, representing Christian images cast in silver in an open ring, were first made in the early 16th 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 16th century, as late as the early 20th century. It is extremely difficult to date them accurately. This was described as early 16th-century when it was acquired in 1903. It represents the Adoration of the Magi. |
| Bibliographic reference | For similar, see:
Urs-Beat Frei and Fredy Bühler, Der Rosenkranz. Andacht Geschichte Kunst, Bern, 2003, p.453 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 511-1903 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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