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Tomb Slab

second half 13th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is part of an incised tomb slab made in second half of the 13th century in France. This architectural part showing an angel holding a candlestick with lighted candle in both hands is said to have come from Rouen Cathedral.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Limestone
Brief description
Part of an incised tomb slab, and angle with an candle. French, second half of the 13th century.
Physical description
Part of an incised tomb slab depicting an angel standing beneath a trefoil arch supported by two slender columns and holding a candlestick with lighted candle in both hands.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.125in
  • Width: 9in
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is part of an incised tomb slab made in second half of the 13th century in France. This architectural part showing an angel holding a candlestick with lighted candle in both hands is said to have come from Rouen Cathedral.
Collection
Accession number
A.5-1912

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Record createdJanuary 20, 2009
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