18th Century Silver Repoussé Church Plaque. Young Jesus. Peru, Spanish Colonial.

Silver Repoussé Church PlaqueJesus as a Young BoyPeruSpanish Colonial18th Century 19.5" x 16" x 2" thickapproximately 30-40 ounces of 95% silver A low relief (Repoussé) image of a young Jesus Christ wearing elaborate garments and holding a pair of spiral-tipped tendrils in a field of flowers and foliage. Mounted to a wooden backing when collected in 1911. Plaques such as this record the mineral wealth of the South American New World in the Spanish Colonial era. Back side of wooden mount reads :' Property of FPickering church plaque from Peru Nov 7 1911' Very Good Condition some damage and missing elements from plaque evident prior to wooden mounting. See photos for details. Thank you for your interest in my curated selection of rare and unusual pieces! We have taken pride for over 20 years in our excellent reputation, and strive to satisfy our clients' exact needs. Please note that we take great care in accurately describing our items, and we support that with a money back guarantee.