Rosary; 5 sets of “Job’s tear” (Coix lacryma-Jobi) beads on chain attached to the cross; beads connected by chain links and steel coils; brass Latin crucifix has medallions at the end of arms with engravings of Jesus, Mary, dove (with ring on top), and a sacrificial lamb. Inscription on front “INRI”; on back “SOUVENIR DE MISSION” Probably a souvenir of the Carmel Mission, California.
Donor:
Alice Elizabeth Fitzhugh
Collection place:
Carmel Mission, Monterey County, California
Culture or time period:
Spanish American
Person depicted:
Jesus Christ (founder of Christianity) and Mary (mother of Jesus)