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Wing, left (fragment of a diptych), 1 register, 1 arch across (plaquette) (Back)
Wing, left (fragment of a diptych), 1 register, 1 arch across (plaquette) (Back)
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Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum

KK 162

Ivory

Height: 89mm
Width: 49mm

Standing Virgin and Child (Vierge glorieuse); two angels holding candlesticks.

Vienna 1964: France, 2nd half of the 14th century.
Museum's opinion 2011: France, 2nd half of the 14th century.


Attribution
Unknown

Hinges
Traces of two missing hinges on the right side.

Reverse
Inscription in black ink: 'I.9.1965 [or I.9.1365] S. Inventar, S. 90' written in black. Label with printed inscription: '162'.

Object Condition
Two holes have been pierced in the upper part of the panel, probably for hanging (later). Broken around the hinges: holes filled with a dark substance (also visible on the lower edge where it is chipped).
Worn.

Provenance
Acquired in 1865 from Kupelwieser.

Bibliography
Katalog der Sammlung für Plastik und Kunstgewerbe (Vienna, 1964), I. Mittelalter, no. 13.


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