Door
1500-1525 (made)
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Oak door fitted with six sunk panels arranged in rows; each panel is composed of two layers of wood, the upper layer being carved with open ornament and applied to the lower. The subjects of the panels are a branch of thistle; a bird among leaves; a hop plant with a dog and an owl; an oak branch with a bird; a stem bearing leaves and flowers amid which are an owl and another bird; two vine branches interlacing; and a vine branch with a bird pecking at the grapes. There is a lock, a drop handle, and a pair of hinges of wrought iron.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Carved oak |
Brief description | Oak door with six sunk panels with relief carvings. Northern French, 1500-1525. Ex Peyre Collection. |
Physical description | Oak door fitted with six sunk panels arranged in rows; each panel is composed of two layers of wood, the upper layer being carved with open ornament and applied to the lower. The subjects of the panels are a branch of thistle; a bird among leaves; a hop plant with a dog and an owl; an oak branch with a bird; a stem bearing leaves and flowers amid which are an owl and another bird; two vine branches interlacing; and a vine branch with a bird pecking at the grapes. There is a lock, a drop handle, and a pair of hinges of wrought iron. |
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Object history | Bought for £26 'Wormeaten and portions of the ornament missing.' |
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Accession number | 757-1895 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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