Gratefully built with ACNLPatternTool
Not on view
THis devotional portable cross was probably pilgrim's memento, copied partially from an older object of same kind, but the shape of the chalice, form of letters in sacred monograms, and three nails would all indicate a later date.
This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.
Use your arrow keys to navigate the tabs below, and your tab key to choose an item
Title: Devotional portable cross
Date: third quarter 18th century
Culture: probably Spanish
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Overall: 3 7/8 × 2 1/8 in. (9.8 × 5.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Bronze
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
Object Number: 89.2.45
The Met's Libraries and Research Centers provide unparalleled resources for research and welcome an international community of students and scholars.
The Met Collection API is where all makers, creators, researchers, and dreamers can connect to the most up-to-date data and public domain images for The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.
