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A Bishop Blessing: M.1-1927

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A Bishop Blessing

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

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

Copper

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
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 10 June 2022 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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