Processional Cross
Unknown Artist
11th century
Medium
Silver-gilt, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 14 1/4 x 20 3/4 in. (36.2 x 52.7 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
Spanish
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession Number
17.190.494
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About this artwork
This metalwork-silver from Spanish, dating to 11th century, provides valuable insight into the artistic practices and material culture of its era. Cast or worked in silver-gilt, wood, this piece exemplifies sophisticated metalworking traditions. The creation of metal objects involved complex processes including casting, chasing, engraving, and finishing that required years of apprenticeship and specialized knowledge. The object's dimensions—overall: 14 1/4 x 20 3/4 in.—reflect both practical con...