Pendant Reliquary Cross
Maker: Unknown
Gold, enamelled in white, red, and a little blue, and set on the front with seven table- cut red garnets. Cross-shaped with foliate ornaments at the end of each arm, and a loop and ring for suspension at the top. The back of the cross is hinged and opens to reveal a compartment divided into five sections. The surface is partly enamelled white and has a four-petalled red flower head in the centre of the cross.
History note: Harvey & Gore, 4 Burlington Gardens, London, W. 1. from whom purchased by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Width: 3.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
17th Century, second quarter#
Production date:
circa
AD 1630
Decoration
composed of
enamel
( white, red, and a little blue)
garnet
Wole
Height 5.5 cm
Accession number: M.36-1983
Primary reference Number: 163606
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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