German - Reliquary Pendant, 16th century - 17th century

German

Reliquary Pendant, 16th century - 17th century

Silver, 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.4 cm (2 13/16 x 2 1/8 x 3/16 in.)

Commentary

This reliquary pendant is decorated with the letters IHS, an abbreviation of the Greek form of Jesus Christ, and MARIA, for the Virgin Mary.