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Dragons
(Medieval Europe )
Two winged dragons with curling tails decorate this border ornament from a reliquary shrine. The symmetrical design and shades of blue, green, and yellow are typical of Mosan enamel of this period, as is the beaded edge of the border.
Provenance
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Paul Beumer, Düsseldorf, by purchase; Joseph Brummer, Paris and New York [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Sale, Parke-Bernet, New York, April 23, 1949, no. 701; Walters Art Museum, 1949, by purchase.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/1977 | Examination | examined for loan |
Geographies
Belgium (Place of Origin)
Measurements
1 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 8.6 x 0.3 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1949
Location in Museum
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
44.606