Casket and Key
1470-1500 (made)
Wrought iron and cuir bouilli jewel casket, with an invocation to the Virgin Mary, O MATER MEMENTO M[E].
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Wrought iron and cuir bouilli. Cuir bouilli is leather soaked and boiled to make it waterproof |
Brief description | Jewell casket, with an invocation to the Virgin Mary, O MATER MEMENTO M[E] ('Oh Mother remember me'), wrought iron and cuir bouilli, Flanders or France, 1470-1500. |
Physical description | Wrought iron and cuir bouilli jewel casket, with an invocation to the Virgin Mary, O MATER MEMENTO M[E]. |
Marks and inscriptions | O Mater...............Memento M
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Gallery label | JEWEL CASKET, wrought iron, cuir bouilli , stamped, Flanders or France; c. 1470-1500
Cuir bouilli (leather, soaked and boiled to make it waterproof) is commonly found on chests and caskets of the period. With an invocation to the Virgin Mary, O MATER ... MEMENTO M[E] ('Oh Mother remember me'). The lock and hasp have been restored.
Museum No. 1515-1855(07/1994) |
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Accession number | 1515-1855 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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