Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Diptych

Carved ivory diptych with base metal hinges and clasp; left, register 1: Crucifixion; left, register 2: Virgin and child; right, register 1: Coronation; right, register 2: Death of the Virgin.

This small, intimate object is made from carved ivory. It was made for private religious devotion.

Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 50531

Creation/Production

Role: Production
Role: Workshop
Place: France
Period: 14th century

Acquisition

Gift

Measurements

Height (cm): 11.1
Height (in): 4
Width (cm): 11.2
Width (in): 4
Depth (cm): 0.8
Depth (in): 5
Weight (gr): 160.67

Material

Ivory

Location

On Display

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