A Bishop Blessing: M.1-1927

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A Bishop Blessing

Maker(s)

Entities

Plaque

Categories

Description

A Bishop Blessing, gilded copper repoussé figure on a quatrefoil plaque. A three-quarter length figure of a bishop, wearing a chasuble and mitre. His right hand is raised in the act of blessing.

Legal notes

The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Given by C. H. Ricketts and C. S. Shannon, 1927

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1927) by Ricketts, C. H. and Shannon, C. S.

Dating

15th Century#
Circa 1400 CE - 1500 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Finish composed of gilt

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Copper gilding : Copper-gilt

Inscription or legends present

Text: by Niccolo de Guariagrelle
Location: On reverse
Method of creation: Written in modern hand
Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.1-1927
Primary reference Number: 30687
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1927
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 10 June 2022

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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            University of Cambridge}}

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