DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Crucifix pendant
NamePendant
Place madeMexico, North America
MediumGold, mother of pearl
Dimensions2 9/16 × 1 1/2 × 3/8 in. (6.5 × 3.8 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.15
Object numberA.2015.19.15
DescriptionCrucifix made of gold and mother of pearl. Cross is made of mother of pearl with twisted gold wire around the edges. Body of Christ is made of gold and small in relation to the cross. Loop at the top of the cross is ornate and on a hinge.
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
20th century
Artist Not Recorded
Late 18th century