first half 17th century
Spain
Object qualities
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Objectaccessories (earrings, bags, cigarette cases, etc.): Pilgrim's badge
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumChamplevГ© enamel on brass, partially gilded
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SizeOverall (with ring): 2 7/16 Г— 2 7/16 in. (6.2 Г— 6.2 cm)
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Geography details
Spain -
Country today
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Datefirst half 17th century
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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Although such framelike insignia were made in gold for the wealthier members of Marian confraternities, this one, of brass like the pair alongside it, must have belonged to a less properous adherent. Bearing the cipher of the Virgin on its front, behind the glass it still contains a fragementary engraving of the three Marys at the tomb.