Altar cross
Unknown
17th century · Rock crystal, gold, enamel · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Not all parts of this cross are of the same age and origin. The enameled mount around the crystal base, which represents the hill of Calvary, differs from the mounts on the cross itself. The paw feet may be additions as well.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Rock crystal, gold, enamel
- Culture
- possibly Spanish
- Department
- European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
- Credit line
- The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
