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Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist
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LOT 1766

Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist

ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY A.D.

2 3/8 in. (57.2 grams total, 61 mm each).

Comprising: nimabte figure of Mary, dressed in voluminous robes, arms crossed at the chest and pierced through the edges; nimabte figure of John wearing voluminous robes, gazing down with a solemn expression on his face, hands clasped at the waist, pierced through the edges. [2]

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Private collection, UK.

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LOT 1766

Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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