Box with Scenes from the Infancy of Christ

European (French style)

19th century with 14th century elements

Not on view

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Title: Box with Scenes from the Infancy of Christ
Date: 19th century with 14th century elements
Culture: European (French style)
Medium: Elephant ivory, metal (silver?) mounts
Dimensions: Overall: 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (8.5 x 6.6 x 6.6 cm)
Classification: Ivories-Elephant
Credit Line: Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Object Number: 30.95.116
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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