Mirror Case - Noble Couple on a Hunting Party

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Title:

Mirror Case - Noble Couple on a Hunting Party

Description:

This ivory mirror case depicts a noble couple riding on horseback in a hunting party. Two servants accompany them on horseback, and a child walks in front, leading the noble lady's horse. Four beasts, likely of mythological origin, frame the edges of the mirror case.

Creator:

Esther

Publisher:

Harvard Art Museum/Fogg Museum

Date:

14th century (c.1300-1350)

Format:

Dimensions: 5in x 5in x 5/8in
Materials: Ivory

Identifier:

1952.95

Coverage:

School of Paris, France, Europe