Christ Enthroned

ca. 1230

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 304

Christ appears in majesty holding a book, signifying his identity as the Word of God incarnate. His right hand was probably raised in blessing. The hole in the center of his body indicates that the figure was originally mounted to a larger object.

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Title: Christ Enthroned
Date: ca. 1230
Culture: French
Medium: Elephant ivory
Dimensions: Overall: 4 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. (12.5 x 4.7 x 3.2 cm)
Classification: Ivories-Elephant
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.222
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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