Pax. Bronze. 16th Century.

Peace Bearer. Bronze. 16th century.
A bronze peace bearer with a flat, curved handle on the back, with relief decoration on the front arranged in an architectural composition of classical influence, common to the Renaissance. Below the side columns are two heraldic shields (without caps, cords with tassels on three levels) with a Latin cross in the central part; the center shows a Birth of Christ under a domed dome with winged angel heads in the corners; at the top and under a semicircular arch, is the bust of Saint Dominic of the Causeway, facing forward, with an inscription in capital letters (“STO /DOMI”, “BENEDITUS SER”) flanked by two perched birds.
Dimensions: 10.5x4x16 cm