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LOT 1686
Medieval Carved Bone Plaque Depicting Christ
ENGLAND, LATE 15TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
4 1/2 in. (41 grams, 11.3 cm).
Shown crucified on the cross; carved in relief with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing; remains of suspension loop to top; polished. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Frederick Bligh Bond (1864-1946), the archaeologist of Glastonbury. An erroneous inscription on the reverse 'date about 1140 (Bligh Bond)'.
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