Processional Cross, 1479, Made in Umbria, Italy, Italian, Basse taille enamel, silver, silver-gilt, niello, copper-gilt, Overall

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Processional Cross, 1479, Made in Umbria, Italy, Italian, Basse taille enamel, silver, silver-gilt, niello, copper-gilt, Overall: 13 7/8 x 7 3/16 x 3/8 in. ( x x 1 cm), Enamels-Basse taille, Dated to 1479 by an inscription, this cross displays the insignia of the order of Saint Bernardine of Siena (d. 1444) on the central axis, and depicts Franciscan saints—Catherine of Siena, Clare, Saint Francis, Bernardine of Siena, and Louis of Toulouse—on the terminals

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Size: 2550px × 4718px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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