Gothic Ivories Project | Openwork diptych, 1 register (plaques ajourées); pendant (Front)

Openwork diptych, 1 register (plaques ajourées); pendant (Front)

Openwork diptych, 1 register (plaques ajourées); pendant (Front)

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Subject
Religious. Saints.

Repository Institution
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Guéret, Musée d'art et d'archéologie

2012.0.4

Fabric;ivory;silver (fittings and hinges)

Height: 36mm
Width: 30mm (each); 55mm (open)

Wing, left
Saint Catherine of Alexandria with wheel and sword; crown; book.
Wing, right
Saint Michael and the devil (dragon); shield.

Museum's opinion 2012: French (?), 15th century.

Attribution
Unknown

Reverse
Not visible, due to the metal frame. Silver hallmark.

Comments
A layer of parallel and slightly waving metal threads covers the background behind saint Michael.

Provenance
Bought in 1864 by the Museum, which was founded in 1832 by the Société des Sciences de la Creuse.

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