Badge with the Virgin and Child, ca. 1500, German, Silver, partial-gilt, Overall: 3 5/16 x 2 1/16 x 9/16 in. (8.4 x 5.2 x 1.5 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Pendants or badges with images of saints and holy figures were probably worn as talismans–the patron saint likely chosen to answer personal concerns–and as displays of piety.
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Badge, Virgin, Child, ca, 1500, German, Silver, partial-gilt, Overall, 3 5/16 x 2 1/16 9/16, 8.4 5.2 1.5 cm, Metalwork-Silver, Pendants, badges, images, saints, holy figures, worn, talismans– patron saint, chosen, answer personal, concerns–, displays, piety
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