An 18th century gold reliquary pendant, Iberian
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An 18th century gold reliquary pendant, Iberian
The crucifix of radiating textured design with openwork scroll and floral terminals, the acronym "INRI" (Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum), above Christ's head, the reverse engraved with religious iconography, length 10.8cm
Estimate:
£3,000 - 4,000
€3,500 - 4,700
US$ 4,700 - 6,300

Footnotes

  • For a similar example see exhibition catalogue "Luxo, Poder e Devoçao", VOC Antiquidades, Lda, Porto, 2005, No 81, an 18th century Portuguese gold reliquary crucifix.

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