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Ludwig X of Bavaria
Production: Unknown
Roundel of boxwood, with a carved portrait of Ludwig X of Bavaria. Carved in relief but below the level of the narrow border is a bust portrait in profile facing left. The beard and moustache are long, the hair cut short under a large flat hat and the shirt has a small ruff. Over the coat with a large fur collar is worn a chain. On the reverse 'Hertzog LVDWIGGVS' is inscribed.
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Depth: 0.4 cm
Diameter: 5.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century, first half#
Circa
1600
CE
-
1650
CE
One of a set of German game pieces, perhaps draughts.
Figure composed of boxwood
Carving
: Boxwood, carved in relief
Relief
Accession number: MAR.M.261B-1912
Primary reference Number: 30269
External ID: CAM_CCF_MAR_M_261B_1912
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ludwig X of Bavaria" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/30269 Accessed: 2024-11-17 12:45:55
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