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Shrine (?) (fragment) (Side, right)
Shrine (?) (fragment) (Side, right)
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Religious.

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London, Museum of London

Inv. A9631

Ivory

Height: 52mm
Width: 13mm

Standing Virgin and Child.

Museum's opinion 2010: 16th century.


Attribution
Unknown

Object Condition
Broken in various places, especially around the base of the outer layer.
Surface abrasion.

Comments
Made of at least 3 pieces: 2 interlocking cylinders enclosing a figure of the Virgin and Child. Screw thread underneath indicating that it formed part of a larger object.

Provenance
Found on the site of the Royal Aquarium, Westminster. Purchased in 1912 for the London Museum (opened to the public in 1914); London Museum merged with the Guildhall Museum in 1976 to form the Museum of London.


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