Los Angeles (2019-2021): Disruptive Selection (Fall 2019 & Spring 2020): Enkolpion

Artist UNKNOWNA Spanish Renaissance Gold & Silver reliquaryThe front plate of the cross has a quartet of three-lobed arms, a central crucifix pierced through the center, and a small hinge along the lower end. The main body of the cross exhibits a similar form as the top, has two leaf-adorned branches projecting from the lateral arms, and features two pierced lock holes on the upper and lower arms. 41% gold (equivalent to 9K+) and 57% silver; total weight: 52.8 grams.3 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 1/2 in (9.5 x 7.5 x 1.27 cm)Please click HERE for full fact sheet
Enkolpion, Circa 1500 CE

 

Artist UNKNOWN 

A Spanish Renaissance Gold & Silver reliquary 

The front plate of the cross has a quartet of three-lobed arms, a central crucifix pierced through the center, and a small hinge along the lower end. The main body of the cross exhibits a similar form as the top, has two leaf-adorned branches projecting from the lateral arms, and features two pierced lock holes on the upper and lower arms. 41% gold (equivalent to 9K+) and 57% silver; total weight: 52.8 grams. 

3 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 1/2 in (9.5 x 7.5 x 1.27 cm) 

Please click HERE for full fact sheet