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Altar Cross

Attributed to Saracchi Workshop (foot); Western European 19th Century (cross and its mounts)

c. 1590 (foot); mid to late 19th century (cross and its mounts)

Altar Cross by Attributed to Saracchi Workshop (foot); Western European 19th Century (cross and its mounts)

Medium

rock crystal, enameled gold, 3 beryls, 46 spinels, and 11 emeralds

Dimensions

overall: 44.9 x 15.2 cm (17 11/16 x 6 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Widener Collection

Accession Number

1942.9.294

Rights

Public Domain

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