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Christ and the Twelve Apostles: M.35-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ and the Twelve Apostles

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gilt copper, silver, and cloisonné enamels

Rectangular copper plaque champlevé enamelled in blue, turquoise, green, yellow, dark red, and a little white, with applied cast (?) silver heads attached by pins, visible on the reverse; thin brownish counter enamel. Christ stands in the centre on a white oval area, holding out both arms. He has a yellow and turquoise halo and wears a blue robe and a red cloak. Six Apostles stand on each side wearing gowns and cloaks of the different colours, and having one or two hands showing. The outlines of the cloisons and the edge of the plaque are gilded.

Notes

History note: Purchased in Rome by Frank McClean

Legal notes

Frank McClean Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.5 cm
Width: 15.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Circa 1875 - 1900

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel ( blue, turquoise, green, yellow, dark red, and a little white) gold

Materials used in production

Copper

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.35-1904
Primary reference Number: 156417
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 4 April 2018 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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