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The Presentation in the Temple
Sculptor: Unknown (Uncertain)
The Presentation in the Temple, two oak boards of unequal size, carved in low relief. To the right of the Virgin Mary and Child is a male figure, with one hand crossed in front and one beneath the Child. A female figure to the left of the Virgin Mary holds a basket containing two birds and a candle (?). The figures stand behind an altar.
History note: Dr James Whitbread Lee Glaisher ScD FRS (1848-1928), Trinity College, Cambridge
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 63 cm
Width: 35 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
15th Century
After
1415
CE
-
Before
1450
CE
M.7, 8 & 9-1928, relate to North German in the mid-15th century,
Carving : Two oak boards of unequal size, carved in low relief
Accession number: M.9-1928
Primary reference Number: 30275
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_9_1928
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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