The Nativity
Relief
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
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This relief representing the Nativity was probably made in the 15th century South Germany. This is carved in mother of pearl and slightly concave.
Object details
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| Title | The Nativity (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Mother of pearl |
| Brief description | The Nativity, mother of pearl relief, South German, late 15th century |
| Physical description | Relief in mother of pearl. The Virgin kneels on the left, looking down at the Child who lies in a wicker cradle. Joseph holding a staff stands on the right under the tiled porch of the large stone built stable. This extends across the background and has a tower and a door on the left. In the centre the ox and ass look out through windows. On the extreme left two shepherds approach. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Production | South German. |
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| Summary | This relief representing the Nativity was probably made in the 15th century South Germany. This is carved in mother of pearl and slightly concave. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.32-1929 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2004 |
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