Silver pax with nativity scene, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill

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Silver pax with nativity scene, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill

Silver pax with nativity scene, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of a pax (latin for peace ), a religious item which is kissed during the catholic service of the Mass as a sign of peace. Above Mary and Joseph with the Christ Child are the Latin words GLORIA IN EXCELCIS DEO ET IN TERRA PAX, (Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth). The top section depicts God the Father surounded by angels. This example was made in Italy, probably c1800-c1850. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions, of the works of art in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (formerly known as the South Kensington Museum). [Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London, 1881]

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