St George and the dragon
Relief
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing St. Geroge and the Dragon was probably made in the 16th century South Germany. This is convex and very irridiscent. Three holes are drilled in the margins which are chipped on the left.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | St George and the dragon (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting St George and the dragon, South Germany, 16th century |
| Physical description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting St George and the dragon. St George wearing a helmet and brandishing a sword in his right hand gallops to the left on a dappled horse. The dragon is beneath already wounded to death by a lance part which has broken in its throat. On the left the king's daughter kneels, in the right background a town. The relief is convex and very irridescent. Three holes are drilled in the margins which are chipped on the left. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing St. Geroge and the Dragon was probably made in the 16th century South Germany. This is convex and very irridiscent. Three holes are drilled in the margins which are chipped on the left. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.66-1929 |
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| Record created | November 2, 2004 |
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