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Crucifix

1500s
silver
Overall: 22.7 x 21 cm (8 15/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
The Norweb Collection 1950.366
Location: not on view
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Description

Despite being identified as Spanish since entering the museum's collection, the origin of this crucifix is not so clear. The face and beard could bring to mind Spanish silverwork, but those same features may also suggest that the crucifix is of German design. The back of the figure raises its own set of questions, due to the fact that it has been left hollow and open.
Crucifix

Crucifix

1500s

Spain, 16th century

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