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The Assumption

Model
17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

These are two models for rosary beads in wax. They depict the Assumption of the Virgin and the Coronation of the Virgin.


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • The Assumption
  • The Coronation of the Virgin
Materials and techniques
Wax
Brief description
Wax on slate, Italian, 17th century
Physical description
Two models for rosary beads in wax.

1.The Virgin in flowing robes rises from the tomb round whch are assemled a group of eight watching figures.
2.In the middle the Virgin kneels while to thr right and left the seated figures of God and Chist hold the crown over her head. Above, a flying dove.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.6cm
  • Width: 3.8cm
Subjects depicted
Summary
These are two models for rosary beads in wax. They depict the Assumption of the Virgin and the Coronation of the Virgin.
Collection
Accession number
A.43-1932

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Record createdMarch 12, 2004
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