Panel
1880-1890 (made)
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Panel. The holy grail on an altar beneath an architectural canopy, guarded by three angels. Below, an inscription: "HOW THE SANGREAL ABIDETH IN A FAR COUNTRY WHICH IS SARRAS THE CITY OF THE SPIRIT". Chiefly blue, red, green and yellow. Outlines in grisaille.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stained glass |
| Brief description | Painted and leaded glass panel depicting the Holy Grail from the Legend of the Holy Grail. Designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by Morris & Co. English, 1880-90. STG |
| Physical description | Panel. The holy grail on an altar beneath an architectural canopy, guarded by three angels. Below, an inscription: "HOW THE SANGREAL ABIDETH IN A FAR COUNTRY WHICH IS SARRAS THE CITY OF THE SPIRIT". Chiefly blue, red, green and yellow. Outlines in grisaille. |
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| Credit line | Given by Sir Philip Burne-Jones, Bart. |
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| Accession number | C.623-1920 |
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| Record created | July 27, 1998 |
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