Box
late 18th century (made)
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This wooden box was made in the late 18th century Palestine and it was probably carved by Franciscans. On the over of this box are the Baptism of Christ and the Annunciation. Below is St. Philip holding a tall cross, with angels bearing crown and palm. The sides are overlaid with small panels of mother-of-pearl engraved with a running design of flowers. Lined with horn and tortoise shell.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved wood woth horn and tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl |
| Brief description | Box the annunciation and the baptism of Christ, Palestinian late 18th century. |
| Physical description | Wooden box lined with horn and tortoiseshell, and overlaid with mother-of-pearl, depicting the Annunciation and the Baptism of Christ. Below is St. Philip holding a tall cross, with angels bearing crown and palm. |
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| Summary | This wooden box was made in the late 18th century Palestine and it was probably carved by Franciscans. On the over of this box are the Baptism of Christ and the Annunciation. Below is St. Philip holding a tall cross, with angels bearing crown and palm. The sides are overlaid with small panels of mother-of-pearl engraved with a running design of flowers. Lined with horn and tortoise shell. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.83-1919 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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