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Walrus ivory figures mounted on a medieval-style box

Maker

Unknown artist, Lower Rhineland, Cologne? (Germany), 12th century (carver of the walrus ivory panels)

Unknown maker, 19th century (maker of the medieval-style box)

Title

Walrus ivory figures mounted on a medieval-style box

Date of Production

c. 1100

Medium

carved walrus ivory and gilded and stamped copper-clad wood
copper-clad oak box

Dimensions

Height: 98 mm
Width: 222 mm
Depth: 104 mm

Accession Number

O.1966.GP.7

Mode of Acquisition

Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966

Credit

The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Copyright

Work in the public domain

Location

On display

Keywords




Label Text

Although dating from the 19th century, this casket incorporates much earlier panels made in Cologne, a centre of goldsmiths’ work and ivory carving in the 12th century. They show 18 seated figures, representing the Apostles, Evangelists and other saints. The lid has Christ enthroned. The panels originally decorated the sides of two portable altars, often used by priests visiting the sick.

Provenance

Information not yet known or updated

Exhibition History

The Gambier-Parry Collection, The Courtauld Institute of Art, London

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