Woodworker: Unknown
Fruit wood; the round bowl carved with the Ascension of Christ on the front, and the Passions of Christ and the Crucifixion on the back
Fruit wood; the oval bowl and tapering handle are carved all over with religious subjects and figures. The interior of the bowl depicts the Ascension of Christ. The back of the bowl depicts the Passions of Christ and the Crucifixion, all within inscribed borders. The handle depicts a column of various figures including Christ and saints, and terminates in the figure of a praying angel.
History note: Not known before Charles Brinsley Marlay, London
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Length: 20 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century, Late-18th Century#
Circa
1650
-
Circa
1800
Carving : The wood was carved
Accession number: MAR.M.149-1912
Primary reference Number: 166843
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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