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Production: Unknown (Uncertain)
Gravoir, probably used as a back scratcher or hair parter. A long curved ivory instrument tapering to a point. The handle is carved with two little figures: the man wears a pointed hood and a tunic with short hanging sleeves. His right arm is around the shoulders of the woman, who has long plaits and wears a high-waisted dress. Her left arm is clasped round his waist. The front of these figures is well-worn. A narrow band of ornament extends around the base of the handle.
F. Leverton Harris Bequest
Height: 32.2 cm
Width: 2.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1919-05-21) by Harris, Frederick Leverton
13th Century, Late
14th Century
15th Century, Early#
Circa
1270
-
Circa
1430
June 1923: Eric Maclagan said he thought it could not possibly be earlier than the 14th century and might be 15th century.
Handle
Accession number: M.1-1919
Primary reference Number: 31718
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Gravoir" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/31718 Accessed: 2024-12-18 23:56:11
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