Gothic Ivories Project | Back panel (fragment of a casket), 1 register, 3 scenes across (coffret) (Front)

Back panel (fragment of a casket), 1 register, 3 scenes across (coffret) (Front)

Back panel (fragment of a casket), 1 register, 3 scenes across (coffret) (Front)

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Subject
Secular. Arthurian romance.

Unknown location

S/n

Ivory

Height: 51mm
Width: 112mm
Depth: 6mm

Galahad receiving the keys to the Castle of the Maidens. Gawain in armour fighting the lion. Lancelot crossing the sword bridge, with spears falling from the sky.

Attribution
Unknown

Reverse
Recessed along three edges to be fitted with the other panels forming the casket.

Object Condition
Numerous holes (for missing fittings).
Missing: piece of ivory at the back.

Provenance
Private collection, London (no. 438; bought, Holloway's auction, Banbury, 22 March 2005, lot 311) from 2005 to 2012; on the art market in Belgium, June 2012.

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