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Source Description
Small praying hands serve as a delicate symbol of the faith represented by this brooch. One end is set with a sapphire, while the sides bear the inscription "Ave Maria " (Hail Mary).
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
22603
label
Amuletic Brooch
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obj
dtoType
object
citationUrl
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2
Source metadata
id
22603
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Amuletic Brooch
description
Small praying hands serve as a delicate symbol of the faith represented by this brooch. One end is set with a sapphire, while the sides bear the inscription "Ave Maria " (Hail Mary).
provenance
John Hunt, Dublin, Ireland [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; purchased by Walters Art Museum, 1969.
date
13th century (Medieval)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Gold, Silver & Jewelry
brooches
imageCount
2
pageCount
2
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
2.5
height
1.7
depth
0.6
dimensionsRaw
1 x 11/16 x 1/4 in. (2.5 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm)
Source extras
cul
English
style
Gothic
inscriptions
Inscribed on the inner face of the brooch's ring: AVE MARIA; [Translation] Hail Mary.
med
gold and sapphire
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6197
collection_ids
MED
JWL
exhibition_ids
2513
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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ec1edae1d23660ad
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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5851f2012ef33724
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no
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no