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Miniature Bust and Seal of Pope Pius IX, Fairy Castle

Specifications

Miniature Bust and Seal of Pope Pius IX, Fairy Castle

Category

Art, Architecture, and Design

Classification

CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts - Sculpture - Bust
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Personal Symbols - Personal Identification - Seal
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts - Sculpture - Miniature

Object Origin
Date Created:

1928-1935

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Miniature carved bust of Pope Pius IX attached to pedestal, which has seal at the base. Significant decorative carving in collar of bust, and on base.

Materials:

ivory

metal

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 3.25 in, Width: 1.25 in, Depth: 1.25 in
    Weight: 0.192 lbs

Credit

Gift of Colleen Moore, 49.129.189.1-.2

Display Status

On Exhibit

Miniature Bust and Seal of Pope Pius IX, Fairy Castle

About: Miniature Bust and Seal of Pope Pius IX, Fairy Castle

About: Miniature Bust and Seal of Pope Pius IX, Fairy Castle

This is a miniature bust and seal of Pope Pius IX. Pope Pius IX served as pope from 1846 until his death in 1878. His papacy lasted for 31 years, making him the longest-reigning pope to date.

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