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The Virgin and Child

Panel
15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragmentary panel of opaque black glass with applied gold leaf, engraved with the virgin and child under gothic canopies, with various latin inscriptions, covered by a layer of colourless, clear glass

Object details

Object type
TitleThe Virgin and Child
Materials and techniques
Opaque black glass with engraved gold foil, covered by colourless, clear glass
Brief description
Glass Fragment from a panel, Italy, 15th century, or a later forgery
Physical description
Fragmentary panel of opaque black glass with applied gold leaf, engraved with the virgin and child under gothic canopies, with various latin inscriptions, covered by a layer of colourless, clear glass
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5cm
  • Greatest width width: 10.0cm
conversion size only
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed 'REGINA CELLI' (Decoration)
Object history
Bought for £ 5.-, source unknown
Production
date: 'probably'
Collection
Accession number
3648-1856

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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