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Code: 10288
This is a nice Baroque silver reliquary cross pendant, beautifully engraved with the Arma Christi. It is a great looking piece, with very fine engraving. The cross is intact and in very good venerated condition. This piece was likely commissioned by a Cardinal or Bishop, to be worn as a pectoral cross.
OBJECT: Reliquary Pendant
CULTURE: Baroque
DATE: c. 1650 - 1700 A.D.
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 67mm x 48mm x 5mm
WEIGHT: 14.26 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. Rossi collection of early art, Bern. Switzerland.