Scenes of romance on a small box

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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

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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