Christian objects - Antique - Silver - 1650-1700 - Liturgical plaque

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Liturgical plaque in hammered and chased silver, with dimensions 39 cm high by 29 cm wide and 2 cm deep, dating to circa 1650–1700 in the Baroque antique style, origin Peru, weight about 2 kg, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.

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The object depicted is a liturgical plaque in embossed and chased silver.
The style belongs to the 17th to 18th century, Baroque, of Spanish colonial origin, presumably from Peru.
The sheet is made of silver, not stamped but chemically tested with a specific liquid.
The plaque is finely crafted in repoussé and chasing with rich three-dimensional decoration; the floral and vegetal motifs are typical of sacred silverware.
The abbreviation (IHS) is widely used in Catholic sacred art; it indicates the name of Jesus and is the monogram of Christ.
The figure placed in the center has typical appearance and clothing of the Andean region.
The silver sheet weighs approximately 500 grams.
We guarantee maximum professionalism; the item will be packaged and shipped by qualified personnel.
Linnean support restored.

The object depicted is a liturgical plaque in embossed and chased silver.
The style belongs to the 17th to 18th century, Baroque, of Spanish colonial origin, presumably from Peru.
The sheet is made of silver, not stamped but chemically tested with a specific liquid.
The plaque is finely crafted in repoussé and chasing with rich three-dimensional decoration; the floral and vegetal motifs are typical of sacred silverware.
The abbreviation (IHS) is widely used in Catholic sacred art; it indicates the name of Jesus and is the monogram of Christ.
The figure placed in the center has typical appearance and clothing of the Andean region.
The silver sheet weighs approximately 500 grams.
We guarantee maximum professionalism; the item will be packaged and shipped by qualified personnel.
Linnean support restored.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Baroque
Gross weight
2 kg
Title additional information
Liturgical plaque
No. of items
1
Material
Silver
Country of Origin
Peru
Height
39 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1650-1700
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Objects sold
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