Coffret with the Legend of Guilhem, count of Toulouse

ca. 1200–1225
On view at The Met Cloisters in Gallery 10
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Coffret with the Legend of Guilhem, count of Toulouse
  • Date: ca. 1200–1225
  • Culture: South French
  • Medium: Walnut, painted, iron mounts
  • Dimensions: Overall: 10 11/16 x 17 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (27.1 x 44.5 x 24.7 cm)
    Lid only: 3 7/8 x 17 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (9.9 x 44.5 x 24.7 cm)
    bottom only: 6 3/4 x 17 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (17.2 x 43.5 x 24.1 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork
  • Credit Line: Promised Gift of Sir Paul Ruddock and Lady Ruddock, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary
  • Object Number: L.2008.58.1a–c
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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