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Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

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Unknown

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Description

Panel, ivory. The scene depicts two Evangelists. Above the architrave is the scene of Christ with the woman of Samaria at the well. A pair with M.10-1904.

Notes

History note: W. Bateman and T. Bateman, Lomberdale House, Youlgrave, Derbyshire; sold Sotheby's, 14 April, 1893, he Bateman Heirlooms. Catalogue of the First Portion of the Valuable and Important Collection of Works of Art & Antiquity formed by the late W. Bateman, Esq. & T. Bateman, Esq. Of Lomberdale House, Youlgrave, Co. Derby, p. 7, lot 29; sold to Frank McClean for £182 with the companion panel now M.10-1904

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Frank McClean Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.6 cm
Length: 33.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank

Dating

6th Century
Circa 500 - Circa 600

Note

Panel, perhaps from an episcopal throne.

School or Style

Coptic

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carving : Carved ivory

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.11-1904
Primary reference Number: 31614

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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