Carving: Dormition of Mary

1917.05.0010

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Artifact Identification Carving: Dormition of Mary   (1917.05.0010)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
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  3. Art
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Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Renaissance, 1400– 1500
Culture Southern Rhenish

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 71.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 49.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 10.7 cm
Weight waived g
Measuring Remarks Weight = >10kg.
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information Moderate Olive (7.5 Yr 3/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Card catalogue provides the following description: "The Death of Mary: Fifteenth-century Southern Rhenish wood carving, oak, modern finish; exhibits German interest in individual characterization; No traces of color remain..."

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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