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Reliquary cross

Unknown, from Peru1770/1850

Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes

Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
Santiago de Chile, Chile

This cross contains small pieces of relics identified in Latin with the following names of saints: St. Incognito, St. Fausta Martyr, Martyr St. Nepomuk, St. Nicomed Martyr, St. Dorothea Martyr, Martyr St. Costance and St. Eutropia Martyr. The figures of God the Father, the Holy Spirit and Our Lady of Sorrows can be seen on the front side of this cross, while on the back side, instruments of the Passion.

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  • Title: Reliquary cross
  • Creator: Unknown, from Peru
  • Date Created: 1770/1850
  • Physical Dimensions: w10 x h26 x d4 cm
  • Subject Keywords: EC010
  • Type: Religious sculpture
  • Rights: Universidad de los Andes, Santiago de Chile
  • External Link: Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
  • Medium: Wood, polychromy, fabric
  • Technique: Carved wood, polychromy, gold plated
  • Exhibition: Santiago de Chile
Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes

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