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Spanish, late 17th century

Devotional Pendant with St. Beatriz da Silva and St. Domenica

Lot Closed

December 15, 11:19 AM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Spanish, late 17th century

Devotional Pendant with Saint Beatriz da Silva and Saint Domenica


enamelled gold

the black and white oval frame enclosing on one side a polychrome image of Saint Beatriz da Silva, on the reverse the Virgin and Child with Saint Domenica

6.2cm., 2 3/8 in., including suspension loop

The enamelling of the figurative scenes on this rare Spanish 17th-century devotional pendant is very high quality and beautifully preserved. A completely charming object.