Cross
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Datelate 16th century - mid 17th century
Place MadeSpain, Europe
MediumCrystal and metal with ribbon
Dimensions13.7 x 9 x 1.1 cm (5 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberC18e121
eMuseum ID726806
Previous Number536
EmbARK ObjectID14251
TMS Source ID3062
Last Updated8/14/24
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryIsabella Stewart Gardner was a devout Anglo-Catholic who delighted in the ceremonial objects of her faith. She collected religious textiles, Communion vessels, and a wide variety of crosses for display in her museum. A touchstone of her spiritual beliefs, this elegantly beveled crystal cross was designed as if to contain a holy relic. Gardner collected many reliquaries and relics, including a shard of what she believed was a piece of the cross upon which Christ was crucified.
ProvenanceNotesEntered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
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