Casket
early 13th century (made)
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This ivory casket is made by an unknown artist in the early 13th century probably in Sicily in Italy.
The wood is covered with panels of ivory, decorated in outline, with traces of colour and gilding. Mounted with bands of ebony, set in black mastic.
The wood is covered with panels of ivory, decorated in outline, with traces of colour and gilding. Mounted with bands of ebony, set in black mastic.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wood with ebony and ivory with traces of colour and gilding |
| Brief description | Wood covered with panels of ivory, decorated in outline, with traces of colour and gilding. Mounted with bands of ebony, set in black mastic. Probably Sicily, first half 13th century. |
| Physical description | Wood covered with panels of ivory, decorated in outline, with traces of colour and gilding. Mounted with bands of ebony, set in black mastic. |
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| Summary | This ivory casket is made by an unknown artist in the early 13th century probably in Sicily in Italy. The wood is covered with panels of ivory, decorated in outline, with traces of colour and gilding. Mounted with bands of ebony, set in black mastic. |
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| Accession number | 4535-1859 |
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| Record created | December 2, 2003 |
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