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St John the Evangelist: M.15-1991

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St John the Evangelist

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Carved oak. Holding a book

Legal notes

Bequeathed by H. S. Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1991-04-29) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

14th Century, Early
Circa 1300 - 1325

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

Oak

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.15-1991
Primary reference Number: 77214
Packing number: EWA 84
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_15_1991

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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