Diptych
1300-1400 (made)
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Diptych, silver, silver gilt and translucent enamel. Each rectangular frame with beaded edge and pointed gable surmounted by a cusped fleuron, joined by integral hinges. The inner frame engraved and enamelled with a scene of St Michael (left) and St John the Baptist (right); the two outer hinged flaps enamelled with a scene of the Resurrection (left) and the Nativity (right).
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, silver gilt, engraved, translucent enamel |
| Brief description | Silver and partially gilded diptych altarpiece with scenes of the Nativity, the Resurrection, St John the Baptist and St Michael in translucent enamel. England or South Netherlands, 1300-1400. |
| Physical description | Diptych, silver, silver gilt and translucent enamel. Each rectangular frame with beaded edge and pointed gable surmounted by a cusped fleuron, joined by integral hinges. The inner frame engraved and enamelled with a scene of St Michael (left) and St John the Baptist (right); the two outer hinged flaps enamelled with a scene of the Resurrection (left) and the Nativity (right). |
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| Gallery label | DIPTYCH
Silver-gilt, with translucent enamel. On the inside are St. Michael and St. John the Baptist, on the outside, The Nativity and The Resurrection. Intended for use as a portable altarpiece.
English or French; mid 14th century |
| Production | Possibly made in England or the Southern Netherlands |
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| Accession number | 215-1874 |
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| Record created | February 11, 2008 |
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