Not currently on display at the V&A

Openwork Panel

1400-1499 (made)

Portions of an inscription, of oak carved in openwork with the following letter in Gothic characters enriched with tracery:- "as us b a..." and portions of another letter.


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Brief description
Carved oak panel, 1400-1499, inscribed with Gothic characters
Physical description
Portions of an inscription, of oak carved in openwork with the following letter in Gothic characters enriched with tracery:- "as us b a..." and portions of another letter.
DimensionsFrom catalogue: H. 14 3/4" (37.5 cm), W. 12" (30.5 cm)
Object history
Bought for £1.15s from G. A. Rogers, Esquire, 29 Maddox Street, W. as a part of a larger collection of wood-carvings, Nos. 134 to 300-1897, which were bought for £350 in total. The purchase was recommended by the Committee of Art Referees and sanctioned by the Rt. Hon. Sir J. E. Gorst, R.F. 5429/1897.
Transferred to Osterley Park R.F. 56/1502
"Small pieces missing"
Collection
Accession number
159-1897

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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