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Badge

1560-1579 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This rectangular badge is inscribed with the name and coat of arms of Antonio Paraguesa, Archbishop of Cagliari from 1558-1572. The rings on the side suggest that it might have been sewn onto the clothing of the owner. It may have been given to one of the Archbishop's retainers as a badge of office.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, parcel-gilt
Brief description
Badge, partially gilded silver, Italy (Sardinia), 1560-1579
Physical description
Rectangular badge with silver gilt crest of eagles surrounding a shield applied with three rings at each end, two at the left and one on the right with additional loose rings.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.50cm
  • Length: 15.40cm
  • Width: 9.70cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • ANT.PAR.DF.CAST.ARCHIEP.CALLAR , the arms of Antonio Paraguesa Archbishop of Cagliari from 1558-1572.
  • Unmarked
Gallery label
(Pre-2000)
BADGE
Silver parcel-gilt.
SARDINIAN; third quarter of 16th century
Arms of Antonio Parragues, Archbishop of Cagliari from 1558 to 1572.
Given by Mr L. A. Crichton through the National Art-Collections Fund.
M. 375-1924
(26/11/2002)
Silver Gallery:
This rectangular badge is inscribed with the name and coat of arms of Antonio Paraguesa, Archbishop of Cagliari from 1558-1572. The rings on the side suggest that it might have been sewn onto the clothing of the owner. It may have been given to one of the Archbishop's retainers as a badge of office.
Credit line
Gift of Mr. Lionel A. Crichton through The Art Fund
Object history
Acquisition RF: 24/5033
L.A. Crichton Gift through the NACF
Summary
This rectangular badge is inscribed with the name and coat of arms of Antonio Paraguesa, Archbishop of Cagliari from 1558-1572. The rings on the side suggest that it might have been sewn onto the clothing of the owner. It may have been given to one of the Archbishop's retainers as a badge of office.
Collection
Accession number
M.375-1924

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2004
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