Casket, 14th century, Made in France, French, Ivory, Overall: 3 3/16 x 7 3/16 x 4 1/8 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, The

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Casket, 14th century, Made in France, French, Ivory, Overall: 3 3/16 x 7 3/16 x 4 1/8 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, The biblical parable of high living, disgrace, and paternal reconciliation (Luke 15:11–32) was an appropriate subject for this casket, intended to hold valuables. The missing scene of the Return of the Son was probably intended for the lid; instead, the replacement lid illustrates the stages of love

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Size: 4408px × 3376px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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