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Container with Figures under an Arcade

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Container with Figures under an Arcade
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: European (Antique style)
  • Medium: Elephant ivory
  • Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/8 x 4 1/2 in. (15.5 x 11.5 cm)
  • Classification: Ivories-Elephant
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.240a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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