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Turned-Ivory Obelisk as Memorial to Frederick V, King of Denmark and Norway

Wilhelm von Hessen-Kassel German
Patron King Friedrich V of Denmark Danish

1766

Not on view

The front side of this obelisk presents a portrait medal of Frederick V, King of Denmark and Norway, identified by an inscription with his titles, life dates, and motto. The memorial was turned by William　I, Elector of Hesse, in homage to the king, who had become his father-in-law when he married Wilhelmine Caroline of Denmark in 1764. William and his younger brothers had learned to use a lathe as youths at the king’s court.

Turned-Ivory Obelisk as Memorial to Frederick V, King of Denmark and Norway, Wilhelm von Hessen-Kassel (German, 1743–1821), Ivory (turned, engraved), wood, German, Hanau — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Turned-Ivory Obelisk as Memorial to Frederick V, King of Denmark and Norway

Artist: Wilhelm von Hessen-Kassel (German, 1743–1821)

Patron: King Friedrich V of Denmark (1723–1766)

Date: 1766

Culture: German, Hanau

Medium: Ivory (turned, engraved), wood

Dimensions: H: 10 15/16, diam. of base: 7 3/8 in. (27.8 × 18.8 cm)

Classification: Natural Substances-Ivory

Credit Line: Sammlung Angewandte Kunst, Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel

Accession Number: SL.2.2019.25.5

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