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Source Description
A jeweled surround was added at the same time as a tiny, hinged box or reliquary behind the jewel at the base. The golden rays with the brilliant red and white jewels (symbolizing the passion and purity of Christ) suggest that the relic housed in the cross was associated with Christ.
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Document identity
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30813
label
Jeweled Cruciform Watch with Rock Crystal Case
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Source metadata
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30813
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normalized
title
Jeweled Cruciform Watch with Rock Crystal Case
description
A jeweled surround was added at the same time as a tiny, hinged box or reliquary behind the jewel at the base. The golden rays with the brilliant red and white jewels (symbolizing the passion and purity of Christ) suggest that the relic housed in the cross was associated with Christ.
provenance
Emil Rey, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date of acquisition unknown] by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
Watch: 1650-1660; Additions: 1690-1700 (Baroque)
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CC0
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en
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Timepieces, Clocks & Watches
watches
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4
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4
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
6
height
3.6
depth
2
dimensionsRaw
H: 2 3/8 × W: 1 7/16 × D: 13/16 in. (6 × 3.6 × 2 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
Gottfridt Terborch Munchen
med
gilded brass, rock crystal, partially gilded silver, garnets, and diamonds case; gilded brass and silver dial; brass movement
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7904
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BAR
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2513
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