File:Italian - Marten's Head - Walters 571982 - Profile.jpg
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[edit]Marten's Head (this type of "animal" or fur chocker is called "zibellino" = sable, plural = zibellini (Itl.))
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Anonymous (Italian artist) |
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Marten's Head (this type of "animal" or fur chocker is called "zibellino" = sable, plural = zibellini (Itl.)) |
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English: This jeweled marten's head is nearly identical to that attached to the fur held by the countess in Veronese's portrait of Countess da Porto (Walters 37.541) and is displayed here in a similar way. The animal was associated with childbirth, and wearing its fur was believed to increase a woman's fertility and protect her during pregnancy. Since antiquity, the marten had been thought to conceive through its ear or mouth (and therefore chastely). The dove on the creature's nose may be a symbol of the Holy Ghost and further allude to Mary's miraculous conception. This would add to the amulet's protective powers. |
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| Date | between circa 1550 and circa 1559 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | gold with enamel, rubies, garnets, and pearls | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 8.4 cm (3.3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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57.1982 |
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| Place of creation | Venice, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Exhibition history | World of Wonder. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1971-1972. Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1979-1980. Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces in Miniature. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1984-1985. Highlights from the Collection. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1998-2001. At Home in Renaissance Italy. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 2006-2007. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit line | Museum acquisition by exchange, 1967 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Walters Art Museum:  Home page  Info about artwork |
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