BRONZE PAX OR PAX BOARD. 16TH CENTURY.
Antiques - Miscellaneus / Other Objects
Reference: ZF0543B
Pax bearer. Bronze. 16th century. A bronze pax with a flat, curved handle on the back, the front features a relief decoration arranged in an architectural composition of classical influence, typical of the Renaissance. Beneath the side columns are two heraldic shields (without a cap, with cords and tassels on three levels) with a Latin cross in the middle; the center depicts the Nativity of Christ under a shell-shaped dome with winged angel heads at the corners; above, under a semicircular arch, is the bust of Saint Dominic of the Causeway, facing forward, with an inscription in capital letters (“STO/DOMI”, “BENEDITUS SER”) flanked by two perched birds.
· Size: 10,5x4x16 cms.
600 €
