Pearwood box with hinged lid, probably a Pyx, carved with Biblical scenes and other subjects
Maker
German (woodcarver)
?) 16th Century (Life dates)
?) 16th Century (Life dates)
Title
Pearwood box with hinged lid, probably a Pyx, carved with Biblical scenes and other subjects
Date of Production
1500 - 1599
Medium
Carved pearwood with metal hinge and panel.
Dimensions
Height: 5.7 cm
Width: 8.4 cm
Width: 8.4 cm
Accession Number
O.1966.GP.275
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Inscriptions
Inscription: inscription : pen and ink : underside of box : : 745 (crossed out) 744
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