Scenes of romance on a small box
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Photo © Courtauld
Photo © Courtauld
Maker
Title
Scenes of romance on a small box
Date of Production
c. 1300-50
Medium
carved ivory, boxwood and gilt metal
Dimensions
Height: 50 mm
Width: 205 mm
Depth: 105 mm
Width: 205 mm
Depth: 105 mm
Object Number
O.1966.GP.22
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier-Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
Courtauld Gallery, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Label Text
Romance, illustrated in these scenes of flirtation, was a favourite theme for decorating luxury objects such as ivory caskets, combs and mirror backs.
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Exhibition History
The Gambier-Parry Collection, Courtauld Institute Galleries, London, 1967
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