Crown for a statue

18th century

Not on view

A common practice in the Iberian peninsula was the ornamentation of religious sculptures, especially of the Virgin and Saint Joseph, with lavish garaments, jewels, or crowns of precious metals, donated by members of the churches to which they belonged.

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Title: Crown for a statue
Date: 18th century
Culture: possibly Spanish
Medium: Silver gilt, jewels
Dimensions: Overall: 14 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (36.8 × 31.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Object Number: 12.125.6
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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