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Plaque with Sulphide of Crucifixion

Plaque with Sulphide of Crucifixion

 
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Object Name: 
Plaque with Sulphide of Crucifixion
Department
European
Place Made: 
France
Date: 
1830-1840
Color
AAT
colorless
Technique
cut; molded encased sulphide; stamped metal mount
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 11.1 cm, W: 6.7 cm
Accession Number: 
84.3.392
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Location: 
Not on Display
Description
Colorless lead glass; cut; molded, encased sulphide; stamped and wire metal. Flat, oval shape, with petal rim; cut radial ribs on the reverse, face polished flat; enclosing a molded white sulphide depiction of the crucified Christ, inscribed on a ribband above "INRI"; elaborate gilt stamped metal mount at the top, with scrolls, a foliate torch and female heads in relief, on both sides; wire loop and loose ring for hanging.
Provenance
Jokelson, Mrs. Paul, Source

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