The Nativity
Relief
early 19th century (made)
early 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing the Nativity was probably carved by Franciscans in Palestine, in the early 19th century. There are traces of a pierced border now broken away and the metal studs of a brooch-mounting remain at back.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Nativity (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the Nativity, Palestinian, early 19th century |
| Physical description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the Nativity. The Virgin on the left and Joseph stand looking down at the Child in the centre. On either side a male figure, at the top a cherub's head in the clouds. There are traces of a pierced border now broken away, the metal studs of a brooch mounting remain at the back. The relief is flat. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing the Nativity was probably carved by Franciscans in Palestine, in the early 19th century. There are traces of a pierced border now broken away and the metal studs of a brooch-mounting remain at back. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.34-1929 |
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| Record created | November 2, 2004 |
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