Reliquary Cross

Spanish 16th Century1550/1575, with late 19th century alterations

Details

Title: Reliquary Cross
Creator: Spanish 16th Century
Date Created: 1550/1575, with late 19th century alterations
Physical Dimensions: overall (across arms): 27 x 11.6 cm (10 5/8 x 4 9/16 in.) overall (oval base): 13.4 x 10.7 cm (5 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.)
Provenance: Eugen Gutmann [1840-1925], Berlin, by 1912.[1] (Bachstitz Gallery, The Hague); inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, after purchase 1922 by funds of the estate; gift 1942 to NGA. [1] Otto von Falke, ed., _Die Kunstsammlung Eugen Gutmann_, Berlin, 1912: 26, no. 102, pl. 20.
Medium: enameled gold, rock crystal, diamonds, emerald, rubies, glass pearls

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