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Christ: M.55-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ

Maker(s)

Maker: uncertain

Entities

Categories

Description

Frame of a raised foliated scroll in enamel surrounds the slightly sunk centre piece. On a plain gilt ground is applied the enamelled bearded figure of Christ, blessing with his right hand and holding open a book with his left hand. His robe of red is partially covered by a blue mantle. The large halo is of many colours surmounted by a white Greek Cross

Notes

History note: Purchased in Paris in 1900 by Frank McClean

Legal notes

Frank McClean Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.3 cm
Width: 10.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century, Early
Production date: circa AD 1900

Components of the work

Ground composed of gilt
Including Frame Depth 0.75 cm

Materials used in production

Enamel

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.55-1904
Primary reference Number: 156444
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 15 September 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Christ" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/156444 Accessed: 2024-12-27 13:01:56

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