Brass Rubbing: Sir John Cassy & Alice
1982.05.0123
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Sir John Cassy & Alice (1982.05.0123) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Medieval |
| Date | 1400 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 239.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 99.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.3 cm |
| Weight | 458 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Paper, Plant--Wood, Metal--Steel, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Rubbing |
Research Remarks
| Description | From the catalogue, An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings by Kathleen H. Cairns. "Sir John Cassy, 1400, Chief Baron of the Exchequer. In robes of office, with coif. His wife Alice has her dog Terri at her feet. They stand under a double canopy with the figure of St. Anne teaching the Virgin to read, on a bracket. The figure of John the Baptist was stolen from the other bracket in 1860. A mythical animal lurks in the margin at the top. MARGIN INSCRIPTION: Here lies John Cassy, soldier an formerly Chief Baron of the Exchequer to the King, who died the 23rd day of May, 1400, and Alice his wife. May the Lord have mercy on their souls. Amen." |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Cairns, Kathleen H. An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings, December 7, 1969 through January 4, 1970. Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh. Catalog #20. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
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| Reproduction | no |
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