Reliquary Cross

Italian 16th Century

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Reliquary Cross

Italian 16th Century

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Artist: Italian 16th Century
Date: 1550/1575, with late 19th century alterations
Medium: enameled gold, rock crystal, diamonds, emerald, rubies, glass pearls
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.)
Location: National Gallery of Art

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Italian 16th Century, Reliquary Cross, 1550/1575, with late 19th century alterations, enameled gold, rock crystal, diamonds, emerald, rubies, glass pearls, National Gallery of Art, Washington.

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