Silver Gilt Morse
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Silver Gilt Morse
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Print Collector
Medium
Drawing - Illustration
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Silver Gilt Morse', mid 15th century?, (1881). Etching of a morse (clasp for a liturgical vestment), possibly made in Germany. The border is decorated with foliage and pearls, with an enamelled central scene depicting the Adoration of the Magi. From "The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions, of the works of art in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (formerly known as the South Kensington Museum). [Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London, 1881]. Artist John Watkins. (Photo by The Print Collector via Getty Images)
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January 28th, 2021
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