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Writing Case

1490-1510 (made)

Black, stamped leather "cuir bouilli"; to hold a book, pen, and ink horn: with loops for suspension, decorated with floral arabesque, and inscribed LAUS MAE


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Writing Case
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Leather
Physical description
Black, stamped leather "cuir bouilli"; to hold a book, pen, and ink horn: with loops for suspension, decorated with floral arabesque, and inscribed LAUS MAE
Dimensions
  • Height: 16cm
  • Width: 13cm
  • Depth: 7.5cm
Collection
Accession number
5425-1859

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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