Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1850
Publication Place
Teheran (made) -
Subject
Cross Crucifixion
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Crucifix length: 28mm, Crucifix width: 20mm, Crucifix depth: 4mm, Chain length: 56mm, Chain width: 3mm, Chain depth: 5mm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
422-1884
Record ID
422-1884
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1850
Notes
This was described as having been made at Teheran by an Armenian goldsmith, when it was acquired by the Museum in 1884. The Armenians were renowned throughout western Asia for the quality of their filigree work.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Cast gold and gold filigree Gold Filigree
Fiziksel açıklama
Small gold filigree crucifix hanging from a short length of decorative chain. The cross has trefoil-shaped ends decorated with applied discs. A cast figure of Christ is attached on one side, with stippled decoration, and a figure of a saint on the other, with arms folded across his chest. The chain has two long twisted links, interspersed with smaller rings.
Üretim
made by an Armenian goldsmith
