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Aumbry Door

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Italy (made)

Aumbry door, wrought iron with traces of gilding, made in Italy, 17th century

Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Ironwork
Religion
Christianity
Object type
Aumbry door
Materials and techniques
Wrought iron, gilded
Wrought Iron
Forging (Metal Forming)
Gilding
Brief description
Aumbry door, wrought iron with traces of gilding, made in Italy, 17th century
Dimensions
  • Height: 45cm
  • Width: 23cm
  • Depth: 7.5cm
Gallery label
(07/1994)
AUMBRY DOOR
Wrought iron
Italy; 17th century

With traces of gilding. It was designed to enclose a recess or cupboard for sacramental vessels in the wall of a church.

Gift of Dr W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A.
Museum No. M.210-1923
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.210-1923

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
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