The Tristram Casket

Rhenish

British Museum

1200

Casket with panels of ivory or bone carved with scenes from the romance of Tristram and Iseult. Copper plaque on the bottom and copper mount. Rhenish or North German origin.

• Medium: wood with ivory & bone panels
• Dimensions: 10 x 15 x 10 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £500 ( Total: £2,050)
• ArtFunded in: 1947
• Vendor: Dr Forrer's heirs

Provenance

Bought from dealer's shop by the wife of the head of the Musee Archeologie, Strasbourg - Dr Robert Forrer.

Add your comments about this artwork Hide this form

Have your say