A Hunting scene
Relief
1st half 18th century (made)
1st half 18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing a hunting scene was probably made in the first half of the 18th century Netherlands. This is convex and the shell is very irridescent.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | A Hunting scene (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Mother of pearl |
| Brief description | A hunting scene, mother of pearl relief, Dutch, first half of the 18th century |
| Physical description | In the centre a boar goring a man is attacked by a horseman on the right and two huntsmen on foot on the left. All have spears and round caps. There are also two hounds attacking the boar. In the background two trees and on the right a palm-tress. The gilt mount has a loop and ribbon above. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Summary | This relief representing a hunting scene was probably made in the first half of the 18th century Netherlands. This is convex and the shell is very irridescent. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.79-1929 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2004 |
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