Italian
Virgin's Crown, 16th century - 17th century
Silver plated copper with semi-precious stones, 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
This Italian crown is silver plated copper with semi-precious stones. The band of this crown has a leaf motif that includes six large red stones that are evenly placed around. There are four large leaf and scroll motifs that rise in the center front, back and each side. The front and back have large green oval stones at the center and another clear round stone above. The side motifs have smaller clear oval stones in the center (one is missing). Triangle sections decorate the spaces in between.
Long Gallery
Commentary
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