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Pectoral Reliquary Cross with the Crucifixion
11th century (Medieval)
Cast with incised figure and inscription, this piece is one half of the cross only.
Inscription
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Leon Grinberg ("A la Vieille Russie"), New York [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1949, by purchase.
Exhibitions
| 1979-1980 | Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/1983 | Examination | examined for condition |
Geographies
Asia Minor (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 3 1/8 x W: 1 13/16 in. (8 x 4.6 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1949
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
54.2368