Author
Unknown Franciscan Monk (made)
Publication Place
Palestine (made) Jerusalem (made) -
Subject
Mary (Virgin Mary) Joseph (Of Nazareth, Saint) Jesus Christ The Nativity
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 16.5cm, Width: 14.5cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
A.73-1927
Record ID
A.73-1927
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Baptismal spoon, mother of pearl, Jerusalem (probably carved by Franciscans), early 19th century
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Carved mother of pearl Mother of Pearl
Fiziksel açıklama
Baptismal spoon in mother of pearl. On the outside of the shell enclosed by foliate decoration is carved a scene of the Nativity showing the Virgin and St. Joseph together with angels adoring the Child, who lies in a wicker cradle in the centre. Above is the star.
Üretim
Probably carved by Franciscans
