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Author: María Jesús Herrero Sanz Publisher: Patrimonio Nacional ISBN: 978-84-7120-431-8 Year: 2009 Binding: paperback Pages: 357 Dimensions: 29 x 24 cm Language: spanish Las colecciones de escultura en bronce han atraído el interés académico internacional en los últimos años. Las cortes europeas, especialmente Francia, Ingraterra y España, dedicaron gran atención a este tipo de obras, llegando a reunir entre los siglos XVI y XVIII colecciones de considerable importancia.

Brooch crafted of sterling silver with inlaid marcasite stones and an emerald. Design inspired by 19th-century Elizabethan jewelry. 2.5 x 3 cm.

Brooch crafted of sterling silver with inlaid marcasite stones and an emerald. Design inspired by 19th-century Elizabethan jewelry. 2.5 x 3 cm.

Brooch crafted from sterling silver with inlaid marcasite stones and a sapphire. Design inspired by 19th-century Elizabethan jewelry. 2.5 x 3 cm.

Handmade bronze brooch cast directly from the plant using a technique similar to lost-wax casting, depicts lapis lazuli berries. 2 x 1.5 cm.

Handmade bronze brooch cast directly from the plant using a technique similar to lost-wax casting, depicts lapis lazuli berries. 2 x 1.5 cm.

Hand-patinated bronze brooch decorated with freshwater pearls. Gold- and silver-plated. 7.6 x 6.3 cm.

Hand-patinated bronze brooch decorated with dyed freshwater pearls. 3.8 cm.

Hand-patinated bronze brooch decorated with dyed freshwater pearls. 7 x 6.3 cm.

Compass made from cast metals, steel molds, plastics, paper, wood… A nautical instrument whose use was fundamental to the development of navigation and cartography. 5.8 x 10 cm.

Compass with a snap-on cover” depicts a compass rose whose 32 divisions correspond to each of the cardinal points (each equivalent to 11.25°) and equipped with an outer ring divided into 360°. Made from cast metals, steel molds, plastics, paper, wood… 2.8 x 3.6 cm.

Nautical instrument used in the 16th century. Its use during the Age of Discovery was essential for navigation and the development of cartography. Made of brass. 4.5 x 8.5 cm.