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Reliquary Cross

16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Reliquary Cross
  • Date: 16th century
  • Geography: Made in Siena, Italy
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: Silver, gilded silver, niello, and glass
  • Dimensions: Overall: 22 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (57.5 x 29.9 x 4.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.370
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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