Christ Enthroned
Panel
second half 16th century (made)
second half 16th century (made)
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This is a walrus or mammoth ivory panel made in Russia (Moscow or Novgorod), representing Christ in Majesty. The relief was always intended to be applied to a separate background, probably on a book-cover or reliquary.
Although a Russian origin is assured by comparison with other ivory reliefs and with manuscripts and metalwork, the date of these comparanda ranges over a broad spectrum of time, from the fifteenth to the seventeenth century. A precise dating is therefore not possible, but would most likely have been made in the second half of the sixteenth century.
Although a Russian origin is assured by comparison with other ivory reliefs and with manuscripts and metalwork, the date of these comparanda ranges over a broad spectrum of time, from the fifteenth to the seventeenth century. A precise dating is therefore not possible, but would most likely have been made in the second half of the sixteenth century.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Walrus or mammoth ivory outlined and carved |
| Brief description | Panel, ivory (walrus or mammoth), Christ in Majesty, Russian (Moscow or Novgorod), probably second half of 16th century |
| Physical description | Christ enthroned on a broad cushioned throne and with his feet resting on a footstool. His left hand is raised in benediction, and an open book inscribed in Slavonik is on His knee. He is shown bearded and with a cruciform nimbus |
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| Object history | In the possession of John Webb, London, by 1862 (London 1862, cat. no. 68); On loan to the Museum from 1867; purchased from Webb in 1871 (£10). |
| Production | Previously thought to be Byzantine and of the 12th century. |
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| Summary | This is a walrus or mammoth ivory panel made in Russia (Moscow or Novgorod), representing Christ in Majesty. The relief was always intended to be applied to a separate background, probably on a book-cover or reliquary. Although a Russian origin is assured by comparison with other ivory reliefs and with manuscripts and metalwork, the date of these comparanda ranges over a broad spectrum of time, from the fifteenth to the seventeenth century. A precise dating is therefore not possible, but would most likely have been made in the second half of the sixteenth century. |
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| Accession number | 381-1871 |
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| Record created | December 30, 2003 |
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