Victoria and Albert Museum
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Semi-precious Materials
The Virgin, about 1700-50. Museum no. A.20-1953
The Virgin, about 1700-50. Museum no. A.20-1953
The Virgin
Spain (Santiago de Compostela)
About 1700-50
Jet
Museum no. A.20-1953
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh FSA
Like much of the jet made in Santiago de Compostela, this would have been bought by a pilgrim and then taken home as a souvenir and devotional object.
