Not currently on display at the V&A

Panel
ca. 1500 (made)
Place of origin

Walnut, carved, with remains of paint. The design consists of decorative representations of the letters I and O [?]. The first letter is decorated with leafwork and a dragon; within the latter formed by two interlacing dragons, are two roses, and outside are two smaller dragons. The carved portions are painted red.


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Brief description
relief carving with red paint, shows roses, leaves and dragons in form of letters I and O; French, c1500?, walnut
Physical description
Walnut, carved, with remains of paint. The design consists of decorative representations of the letters I and O [?]. The first letter is decorated with leafwork and a dragon; within the latter formed by two interlacing dragons, are two roses, and outside are two smaller dragons. The carved portions are painted red.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20cm
  • Width: 26cm
From catalogue: H. 7 7/8" (20 cm), W. 10 1.4" (26 cm)
Object history
Bought for £7.19.5d
Collection
Accession number
522-1908

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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