Gem with Nativity in Relief
Gem with Nativity in Relief

Currently not on view

Gem with Nativity in Relief,

12th century

Medieval
y1931-6

Information

Title
Gem with Nativity in Relief
Dates

12th century

Medium
Brown and black striated glass
Dimensions
3.1 x 2.6 x 0.6 cm (1 1/4 x 1 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum Collection
Object Number
y1931-6
Place Collected

Europe, Italy, Rome

Period
Medieval
Type
gems, glass
Materials
glass
Subject
halos (glories), infants, nativity, moons, stars, religious art, men, figures (representations), Christianity, women, Christ, Mary

Purchased from or by Ludwig Pollak, Rome; F. J. Mather.

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