shrine
Object NamePortable Shrine
Made FromGlass, Paper, Fabric, Plaster, Shells, Metal, Wood
Date1700-1725
Place MadeFrance, probably Nevers
TechniqueLampworking
SizeOverall H: 79.4 cm, W: 48.5 cm, D: 23.6 cm
Accession Number58.3.218
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
The Magic of the Lamp: Flameworked Objects from the Permanent Collection
Not On View
Physical DescriptionThis large shrine displays three scenes from the life of Jesus. The lampworked glass figurines appear in composite landscapes with decorative details made of paper, fabric, glass chips, plaster, and shells glued into place. Metal fittings attached to the wooden case permitted the shrine to be carried like a backpack in a procession.Provenance
Source
Cecil Davis
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