Case, for knifes or spoons, or liturgical instruments
Case
ca. 1650 (made)
ca. 1650 (made)
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This case for a knife or spoon was made in ca. 1650 in Italy. The standing crucified Christ is shown holding a cross, wityh two kneeling figures, one of whom holds a chalice, into which the blood pours from his wounds; the other kneeling figure holds the crown of thorns. Four cherubim are hovering above in the sky. The holder may have had a liturgical function. The style and form both suggest it is Italian, and dates from the mid-seventheenth century (for a similar object see: A.18-1922).
Object details
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Title | Case, for knifes or spoons, or liturgical instruments (named collection) |
Materials and techniques | Engraved bone and ivory on wood core |
Brief description | Case, bone and ivory on wood core, for knifes or spoons, or liturgical instruments, Italian, ca. 1650 |
Physical description | Case for a spoon or knife, formed of two pieces of bone. The standing crucified Christ is shown holding a cross, wityh two kneeling figures, one of whom holds a chalice, into which the blood pours from his wounds; the other kneeling figure holds the crown of thorns. Four cherubim are hovering above in the sky. Underneath is a cartouche depicting a monastic saint holding a crozier. On the other side a Pope blesses a kneeling man. Bands of foliage scrolls form the surround. Beneath is a black cartouche, perhaps originally intended to display a coat of arms. The conical base has panels engraved with foliage, alternating with plain panels. The sides of the case are pierced with holes for the attachment of a thong. The circular support is edged with a decorative bone surround. At the base of the holder are two further decorative borders, these pierced with holes. The engraved designs are likewise filled with black mastic or ink. |
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Object history | Given by Sir Charles Wyndham Murray, K.C.B., 10 Rutland Gate, SW7 in 1922. |
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Summary | This case for a knife or spoon was made in ca. 1650 in Italy. The standing crucified Christ is shown holding a cross, wityh two kneeling figures, one of whom holds a chalice, into which the blood pours from his wounds; the other kneeling figure holds the crown of thorns. Four cherubim are hovering above in the sky. The holder may have had a liturgical function. The style and form both suggest it is Italian, and dates from the mid-seventheenth century (for a similar object see: A.18-1922). |
Associated object | A.18:1-1922 (Version) |
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Accession number | A.19-1922 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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