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Reliquary
Possibly Italian
16th century
Medium/Technique
Amber, ivory
Dimensions
11 x 19.3 x 12.5 cm (4 5/16 x 7 5/8 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of William Arnold Buffum
Accession Number02.244
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsBoxes
DescriptionClear and opaque amber, with ivory panels carved with saints, apostles, etc.; double doors in front with metal hunges; engraved metal panels on the top and sides; bottom painted in diamonds black and white.
Provenance1902, bequest of William Arnold Buffum to the MFA.