Scenes from the Life of Christ and the Virgin

Italian, Milan

first quarter 16th century

Not on view

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Title: Scenes from the Life of Christ and the Virgin
Date: first quarter 16th century
Culture: Italian, Milan
Medium: Reverse-painted rock crystal with partly enameled gold mounts and pearls
Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/4 × 2 1/16 in. (12.1 × 5.2 cm)
Classifications: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum, Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.882
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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