Pendant reliquary

Northern Italian, Lombardy

first quarter 16th century, with 17th century additions

Not on view

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Title: Pendant reliquary
Date: first quarter 16th century, with 17th century additions
Culture: Northern Italian, Lombardy
Medium: Silver gilt, reverse-painted rock crystal, painted vellum
Dimensions: Overall: 3 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (8.3 × 5.7 × 3.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver In Combination
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.1001
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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