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Rosary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rosary by artist unknown. The image shows a gold-colored rosary with a crucifix. The rosary has two strands of small round beads connected by small flower-shaped metal pieces. The strands are looped and twisted, forming an oval shape. The crucifix is gold-colored and has a decorative design. The crucifix is attached to the rosary by a short chain and a flower-shaped connector. The background of the image is a plain off-white surface. The rosary is positioned in the center of the image. The crucifix hangs down from the bottom of the rosary. The image is well-lit, with no harsh shadows. The overall color tone is warm and golden.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–19th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Philippines
Dimensions
599 × 463 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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