Diptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ

European (Medieval style)

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Diptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ
Date: 19th century
Culture: European (Medieval style)
Medium: Elephant ivory with metal hinges
Dimensions: Overall (closed): 6 1/4 x 2 11/16 x 13/16 in. (15.8 x 6.9 x 2 cm)
Overall (opened): 6 1/4 x 5 7/16 x 3/8 in. (15.8 x 13.8 x 1 cm)
Classification: Ivories-Elephant
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.272
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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