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Eguiguren Arte de Hispanoamérica

Shrine

H: 60.1cm; W: 35.3 cm; D: 28.4 cm H: 23.7 inches; W: 13.9 inches; D: 11.2 inches

description

This Renaissance-style shrine blends European, Latin American, and Oriental influences with intricate inlays of mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, bone, and silver. Its design features a cupola on smooth columns, a floral motif, and silver-threaded elements. The mirrored interior and elaborate floor enhance its liturgical function. Produced in the Viceregal Americas, it reflects global trade, including Asian influences via the Manila Galleon, and likely belonged to a wealthy family's chapel, showcasing colonial artistic fusion.