Virgin and child
Relief
early 17th century (made)
early 17th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing the Virgin and Child was made in the early 17th century France. This is in mother of pearl.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Virgin and child (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Mother of pearl relief depicting the Virgin & Child, France, early 17th century |
| Physical description | Circular mother of pearl relief depicting the Virgin & Child. The Virgin crowned is seated on a wooden bench with the naked Child on her lap. A plain circular border runs around three quarters of the relief with the words 'S.MARIA MATER DEI.' The relief is pierced with two holes, one at each side. It is slightly chipped on the right hand edges. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'S.MARIA MATER DEI.' (inscription along border)
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| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing the Virgin and Child was made in the early 17th century France. This is in mother of pearl. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.141-1922 |
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| Record created | October 25, 2004 |
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