Mirror case

The god of love shooting his arrows at four couples in love

Description

Not on display

14th century

Late Middle Ages

Inventory number

Cl. 23949

Width

11,8 cm

Height

12 cm

Depth

0,9 cm

Place of production

France

Medium

Ivory ; Sculpture

Method of acquisition

Purchased in 2021

From one artwork to another

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© GrandPalaisRmn / Jean-Gilles Berizzi

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The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries

circa 1500

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Dollhouse toys (lead)

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