Brass Rubbing: Priest (John Gygur?)
1982.05.0162
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Priest (John Gygur?) (1982.05.0162) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Medieval |
| Date | 1510 CE |
| Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 169.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 79.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.6 cm |
| Weight | 376 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. "Priest, c. 1510. In cap and cape with 12 apostles on orphrey, a band embroidered in gold, on vestments. With morse, or brooch, to fasten the cape in front, decorated with semifigure of the Lord in Glory. Inscription lost. Figure may be John Gygur, warden of Merton College, Oxford, and provost of Tattershall." |
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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 #56. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
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| Reproduction | no |
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