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Crucifix

1930.03.0002

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Crucifix   (1930.03.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Medieval
Date 13th or 14th century CE
Culture French
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 25.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 16.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.9 cm
Weight 572 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Copper, Enamel
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Enamelled--Champlevé

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

'Two Medieval Enameled Objects Studies by X-ray Fluorescence,' Advances in Chemistry Series No. 220, Archaeological Chemistry IV, Ed. Ralph O. Allen, 1989, p. 233-247.

McKay, Hill and Buckler, A History of Western Society, 1983 and 2005.

P. Hopke, W. Williams, H. Maguire, D. Two Medieval Enameled Objets Studied by X-ray Fluorescence.

Antoine, Elisabeth. Emaux meridionaux: L'oeuvre de Limoges.

Darty, Linda. The art of enameling: techniques, projects, inspiration. New York: Lark Books, 2004. Print. 114-115.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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