The Resurrection
Relief
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This relief representing the Resurrection was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is concave and there is a break on the left. A gilt metal mount covers the back and is held by four metal stars near the margin of the relief.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Resurrection (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl with a gilt metal mount |
| Brief description | The Resurrection, mother of pearl relief, South German, late 15th century |
| Physical description | Christ steps up from the tomb with his right foot, his clothes loosely draped. He gives the blessing and holds in his left hand a staff with the cross. In the right foreground a soldier is asleep on his back, and behind him another with his head on his hands. On the left a kneeling angel. The background is plain. The style is simple, the figures in low relief (A.57-1929 is similar). A gilt metal mount covers the back and is held by four metal stars near the margin of the relief. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
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| Summary | This relief representing the Resurrection was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is concave and there is a break on the left. A gilt metal mount covers the back and is held by four metal stars near the margin of the relief. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.56-1929 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2004 |
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