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The Institution of the Rosary

16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Institution of the Rosary
  • Maker: Style of Jacopo Sansovino (Jacopo Tatti) (Italian, Florence 1486–1570 Venice)
  • Date: 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Venice
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: 6 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (16.5 × 8.3 cm)
  • Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908
  • Object Number: 08.175.13
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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