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ROUNDEL (ONE OF FIVE)

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The balls are cut to open. Each forms a triptych or diptych carved with some pseudo-historical scene. This roundel contains a battle scene in a diptych. They are wearing possibly Spanish 15-16th century armor. In the left side are two soldiers on horseback who charge forward with their spears. On the right are two more men in armor who also charge forward.

Object name:
ROUNDEL (ONE OF FIVE)
Made from:
Ivory
Made in:
Spain
Date made:
1890
Size:
5.1 cm (2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
36.15.2
Class:
IVORY
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973