1530 / 1570, Spain

1530 / 1570, Spain

Identifier
M.70-1923
Acquisition
Alfred Williams Hearn Gift
Collection
Material
Depiction
Dimension
0.9 cm (depth)
9.2 cm (length)
7.5 cm (width)
Production time
Production place

Description

Gilt copper reliquary containing bones of various saints, Spain, 1530-1570. Lozenge-shaped pendent reliquary of gilded copper, with trefoil ends decorated with imitation applied filigree. In the centre is an oval space containing the relics of three saints, on a red silk background, under facetted glass. There is a piece of cardboard at the back. At the top is a winged angel's head, with a hole above it for suspension.