Christ in the Tomb
Relief
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing Christ in the tomb was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is carved in mother of pearl and set in a gilt mount with a twisted edge.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Christ in the Tomb (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Christ in the Tomb, mother of pearl relief, South German, late 15th century |
| Physical description | The body of Christ with head inclined to the left and arms crossed is being wrapped in the grave-clothes by angels, one flying above and two standing at the sides, holding the drapery across the lower part of the body. The relief is thick and concave. On the back of the gilt metal mount is a roughly engraved Christ on the Cross INRI above, On one side the letters C.A. on the other D.E. The mount has a twisted edge; one flat ring at the top (the other is missing). |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions | A roughly engraved Christ on the Cross INRI above. On one side the letters 'C.A.' on the other 'D.E.' (On the back of the gilt metal mount.) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing Christ in the tomb was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is carved in mother of pearl and set in a gilt mount with a twisted edge. |
| Bibliographic references |
|
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.60-1929 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | January 9, 2004 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
