Belt Rattle. Gilded And Chased Silver, Decorated With A Depiction Of The Virgin Mary. Spain, 16th Century
From chains composed of openwork oval links with delicate scalloped edges hangs a depiction of the Virgin Mary resting on a richly ornamented scallop shell. Bells hang below it. The entire piece is crafted from gilded silver.
The Virgin Mary, a symbol of purity and maternal protection, reinforces here the protective and prophylactic function traditionally associated with this type of rattle intended for newborns.
Published in: Alejandro Fernández, Rafael Munoa, and Jorge Rabasco, *Enciclopedia de la plata española y virreinal americana*, p. 484.
2 000 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Length: 33 cm
Reference (ID): 1825731
Availability: In stock
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