Figure

Unknown1865

Museo de Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain

Figure of Our Lady of the Pillar from Ansó (Huesca), dating from 1865.
Made of gilded metal, the cape covers half of the Virgin's body and leaves the bottom section of the column visible. The shawl is engraved with plant and angel motifs.
This type of piece would have been part of female Ansó dress.

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Details

Title: Figure
Creator: Unknown
Date: 1865
Physical Dimensions: 11 x 3,50 cm
Type: Goldsmith
Rights: Gobierno de Aragón
External Link: CERES MCU
Medium: Metal. Cast, goldsmith, incised engraved, welding
Photograph: José Garrido Lapeña
Cultural context: 19th Century

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