1457
Town Naples,
Italy
Italy
Object qualities
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Objectreligious artefact: Crozier head
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumTranslucent enamels, silver, partial-gilt, niello
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SizeOverall: 11 7/16 x 6 1/16 x 1 1/4 in. (29 x 15.4 x 3.1 cm)
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Geography detailsMade in
Town Naples,
Italy -
Country today
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Date1457
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CultureSouth Italian
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The Latin inscription reads: “Anthony, Lord Bishop of Potenza, had this made, 1457.” On the back of the throne of the seated blessing figures are the letters ds pr, certainly identifying him as Deus Pater (God the Father). This crozier and others in several southern Italian church treasures were made in a Neapolitan workshop.
