EditorialBoat-Shaped Bowl, late 11th?12th century, with additions first half 20th century, Made in Iran, Stonepaste; transparent colorless glaze, 11 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (29.8 x 19.7 cm), Ceramics, A creative restorer conceived the shape of this, as demonstrated by ...
EditorialPyx, mid-16th century, Spanish, Toledo, Silver gilt, Height: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Gaspar Gallo (active ca. 1561?86), This pyx, used to hold the wafer of the Eucharist, is inscribed in Latin: 'This is the body of our Lord Jesus Christ.' ...
EditorialChurch of St. Charles (1716-1737). Left column with spiral decoration depicting scenes from the life of St. Charles Borromeo. The Persistence. Carved by Lorenzo Mattielli (1678/88-1748). Detail. Vienna. Austria.