Badge
1560-1579 (made)
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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
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| 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. |
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| 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 created | February 9, 2004 |
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