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Pax, surmounted by a figure of Christ, holding the banner of the Resurrection

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Pax, surmounted by a figure of Christ, holding the banner of the Resurrection
Milan, Italy, early 16th century.
Silver-gilt, chased, with stamped designs, and rubies set in rosettes.
AZ053
Provenance
Charles Stein, Paris, 1899; J.H. FitzHenry, London; from whom purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan.
Summary
Rectangular enamel plaque in the shape of altar. In the front is depicted the "Adoration of the Magi", and around it medallions with different saints. In the back, a scene of the "Garden of Eden" (?). A small Christ in bronze stands on the top of the plaque. On the back there is a ram's head in bronze, and at each side are winged figures in bronze.
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