Accession No

1890.99


Description

Ivory statuette of St James with traces of gilding on the feet and the bottom edges of the gown. There are small painted flowers on the inner gown. Mounted on a wooden stand.


Place

Europe; Portugal


Period

Post Medieval 16th century 17th century


Source

Chester, Greville John (Reverend) [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1890.99; MAA: AR 1890.27 A


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ivory; Gold; Paint


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Handwritten label affixed to the front of base reads: 'Ivory statuette of St James, Portugese XVI-XVII Cen: Rev. G.J. Chester. R. 90.27A'.
Event Date 7/7/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn


Context (CMS Context)
Date: ?16 Century AD; ?17 Century AD -
(bio) (donor) Reverend Greville J. Chester
Portuguese work of 16th century
Event Date 7/7/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn


Description (CMS Description)
Ivory statuette of St James on a wooden stand.
'Statuette of St James has traces of gilding on the feet and the bottom edges of the gown. There are small painted flowers on the inner gown. J.Somerville 26/6/2001.'
Event Date 7/7/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn


FM:270251

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