St James the Greater
Rosary Bead
ca. 1520-1650 (made)
ca. 1520-1650 (made)
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This relief carved in jet with St. James dressed as a pilgrim was probably made in Spain, in about 1520-1650. it seems that this is a fragment of what was once a two-sided relief, with perhaps a crucifix figure carved on the missing side. In that case, it waws almost certainly intended as a decorative bead for a rosary.
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Title | St James the Greater (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Jet |
Brief description | St James the Greater, Jet, Spain (Santiago de Compostela), about 1520-1650 |
Physical description | The oval relief depicts the bearded St. James dressed as a pilgrim. He is shown standing, holding a book (the Gospels) in his left hand, and a staff in his right. He wears a knee-length robe and cloak, along with a hat, to which a shell is attached. A gourd and triangular pouch are represented fixed to his staff. Through the top a hole has been drilled, while the base terminates in the form of a scallop shell. |
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Credit line | Lt. Col. G. B. Croft-Lyons Bequest |
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Summary | This relief carved in jet with St. James dressed as a pilgrim was probably made in Spain, in about 1520-1650. it seems that this is a fragment of what was once a two-sided relief, with perhaps a crucifix figure carved on the missing side. In that case, it waws almost certainly intended as a decorative bead for a rosary. |
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Accession number | M.813-1926 |
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Record created | January 16, 2004 |
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