17th century Spanish (Toledo) pendant (venera) with champlevé black and white opaque enamel on partial gilt bronze.
This equilateral triangle represents the Holy Trinity, showing the Christogram of Jesus(IHS) with a cross above and three nails below. Various shapes and sizes were favored by religious associations as a devotional insignia or badge. A popular accessory between 1610 and 1620, this style was abandoned shortly after the rule of Philip III(1578-1621).

78 x 75 mm