Where Is Mourning Mary, Probably from an Altar Cross?

Q: Where can I see Mourning Mary, Probably from an Altar Cross?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 1200–1300. It's made from gilded bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 10.2 x 3.3 cm (4 x 1 5/16 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from gilded bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

This Medieval European work, dating to 1200–1300. Made from gilded bronze, it measures Overall: 10.2 x 3.3 cm (4 x 1 5/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Medieval Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1200–1300. It's made from gilded bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 10.2 x 3.3 cm (4 x 1 5/16 in.).

It's made from gilded bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Mourning Mary, Probably from an Altar Cross

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