Cover of a Writing Tablet, ca. 1325–50, Made in Paris, Île-de-France, France, French, Ivory, Overall: 3 11/16 x 2 5/16 x 5/16


Cover of a Writing Tablet, ca. 1325–50, Made in Paris, Île-de-France, France, French, Ivory, Overall: 3 11/16 x 2 5/16 x 5/16 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, Both sides of this ivory reveal scenes of courtship taking place under trefoil arches. On one side (not shown), a man holding a bird of prey- a symbol of his status- has received a coronet from a woman and reciprocates by crowning her, thus signifying her victory in winning his love


Size: 3871px × 4838px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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