Eleven Enameled Artworks from the Decorative Art Collection

Artist: Unknown

Date: XIII - XIX century

Classification: Liturgical Objects

Dimensions: Various

Materials: Engraved gilded and partially enamelled copper

Adopted By: The California Chapter

Total Cost: 31,000

Description

Reliquary box - Inv. 62449

Reliquary box with pitched lid and depictions of the process and martyrdom of Saint Stephen on the front. Additionally, there is an image of Saint Peter and of a young beardless saint on the short sides of the box and on the back, there are stylized floral ornaments.

 

Reliquary box - Inv. 62451

Reliquary box with pitched lid and depictions of Christ, Saints, Angels and Evangelists. This is a modern copy of an original found in Brussels at the Museè du Cinquantenaire.

 

Reliquary box - Inv. 64532

Reliquary box with pitched lid (lipsanoteca) and depictions of the Maiestas Domini and symbols of the Evangelists, Christ crucified between Mary and Saint John, and of the four full-figure Evangelists on the forehead. On the short sides of the box is Saint Peter and a young saint while there are stylized floral ornaments on the back.

 

Reliquary box - Inv. 64533

Reliquary box with pitched lid (lipsanoteca) and depictions of the flight to Egypt and the Pious Women to the sepulcher on the forehead. of Saint Paul and a young saint on the short sides and stylized floral ornaments on the back.

 

Pastoral Curl - Inv. 64536

Pastoral curl in the shape of a twisted snake, which originates from a flattened knot. The head of the snake is pierced by the archangel Michael who is standing inside the volute formed by the body of the snake.

 

Decorated Plate - Inv. 64543

This plate is decorated with a clipeate bust of an angel on the bottom, and six similar figures are scattered around among various plant ornaments.

 

Circular Plaque - Inv. 64546

Circular plaque with a figure in relief seat on the throne with regal attributes (perhaps Christ) and in the background there are vegetable ornaments.

 

Cross with Crucified Christ - Inv. 64553

In this crucifix, Christ is crucified with his arms folded down and is devoid of his right hand. He wears a royal crown and an ornate thong. The suppedaneum does not have a cross shape.

 

Cross with Crucified Christ - Inv. 64554

In this crucifix, the crucified Christ wears a royal crown and an ornate thong. The suppedaneum does not have a cross shape.

 

Cross with Crucified Christ - Inv. 64560

In this crucifix, the crucified Christ wears a royal crown and an ornate thong. The suppedaneum does not have a cross shape.

 

Eucharistic Casket - Inv. 70255

This Eucharistic casket, or box for holy oils with pitched lid, is decorated with busts of angels with spread wings.

Detail

Inventory N°: 62449, 62451, 64532, 64533, 64536, 64543, 64546, 64553, 64554, 64560, 70255

Artist: Unknown

Date: XIII - XIX century

Dimensions: Various

Materials: Engraved gilded and partially enamelled copper

Department:

Decorative Arts
Liturgical Objects
Unknown
XIII - XIX century
Engraved gilded and partially enamelled copper

Total Cost

31,000

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Eleven Enameled Artworks from the Decorative Art Collection

Details

Adopted by: The California Chapter

Inventory: 62449, 62451, 64532, 64533, 64536, 64543, 64546, 64553, 64554, 64560, 70255

Artist: Unknown

Date: XIII - XIX century

Classification: Liturgical Objects

Materials: Engraved gilded and partially enamelled copper

Dimensions: Various

Department: Decorative Arts

Description

Reliquary box - Inv. 62449

Reliquary box with pitched lid and depictions of the process and martyrdom of Saint Stephen on the front. Additionally, there is an image of Saint Peter and of a young beardless saint on the short sides of the box and on the back, there are stylized floral ornaments.

 

Reliquary box - Inv. 62451

Reliquary box with pitched lid and depictions of Christ, Saints, Angels and Evangelists. This is a modern copy of an original found in Brussels at the Museè du Cinquantenaire.

 

Reliquary box - Inv. 64532

Reliquary box with pitched lid (lipsanoteca) and depictions of the Maiestas Domini and symbols of the Evangelists, Christ crucified between Mary and Saint John, and of the four full-figure Evangelists on the forehead. On the short sides of the box is Saint Peter and a young saint while there are stylized floral ornaments on the back.

 

Reliquary box - Inv. 64533

Reliquary box with pitched lid (lipsanoteca) and depictions of the flight to Egypt and the Pious Women to the sepulcher on the forehead. of Saint Paul and a young saint on the short sides and stylized floral ornaments on the back.

 

Pastoral Curl - Inv. 64536

Pastoral curl in the shape of a twisted snake, which originates from a flattened knot. The head of the snake is pierced by the archangel Michael who is standing inside the volute formed by the body of the snake.

 

Decorated Plate - Inv. 64543

This plate is decorated with a clipeate bust of an angel on the bottom, and six similar figures are scattered around among various plant ornaments.

 

Circular Plaque - Inv. 64546

Circular plaque with a figure in relief seat on the throne with regal attributes (perhaps Christ) and in the background there are vegetable ornaments.

 

Cross with Crucified Christ - Inv. 64553

In this crucifix, Christ is crucified with his arms folded down and is devoid of his right hand. He wears a royal crown and an ornate thong. The suppedaneum does not have a cross shape.

 

Cross with Crucified Christ - Inv. 64554

In this crucifix, the crucified Christ wears a royal crown and an ornate thong. The suppedaneum does not have a cross shape.

 

Cross with Crucified Christ - Inv. 64560

In this crucifix, the crucified Christ wears a royal crown and an ornate thong. The suppedaneum does not have a cross shape.

 

Eucharistic Casket - Inv. 70255

This Eucharistic casket, or box for holy oils with pitched lid, is decorated with busts of angels with spread wings.

Media

Reliquary box Inv. 62449 - Before Restoration

Reliquary box Inv. 62449 - Before Restoration

Reliquary box Inv. 64532 - Before Restoration

Reliquary box Inv. 64532 - Before Restoration

Reliquary box Inv. 64533 - Before Restoration

Reliquary box Inv. 64533 - Before Restoration

Pastoral Curl Inv. 64536 - Before Restoration

Pastoral Curl Inv. 64536 - Before Restoration

Decorated Plate Inv. 64543 - Before Restoration

Decorated Plate Inv. 64543 - Before Restoration

Eucharistic Casket Inv. 70255 - Before Restoration

Eucharistic Casket Inv. 70255 - Before Restoration