SILVER CHRISM VESSEL OR CHRISMARIUM (NO ORIGINAL LID). 16RH CENTURY.RY
Antiques - Miscellaneous / Silver Works
Reference: Z5977
Crismera. Silver in its color. Century XVI. Non-original cover. Silver chrysmera in its color with a circular foot decorated with an engraved composition of plant elements and a flat circular body with two handles in “ese” with plant motifs and a small neck at the top covered with a lid topped by a ring (which It is not the original of the piece). The body has, on one side, engraved a cross on a pedestal with a shroud hanging from it, all within an engraved frame; On the other hand, with a frame similar to the one mentioned, the letters “ihs” appear (a Christogram of ancient origin, already used in the Paleochristian era, which gave rise to varied etymologies and was adopted as a seal by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesus company). Weight: 157 grams.
· Size: 6,5x 10x15 cms.
1.100 €
