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Cross

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal cross with four cylindrical protrusions, one on each end of the arms. A smooth, pale green stone in the center. A gold-colored metal filigree design on the back of the cross. A gold-colored metal piece attached to the top of the cross with a purple string. The background is a plain gray surface. Title: Cross. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–19th century
Medium:
Gold, mother-of-pearl
Culture:
Philippines
Dimensions:
599 × 541 px
Museum record:
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