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Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)
5903255 Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 12.2x12x1.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Attack on the Castle of Love; God of Love throwing arrows at lovers; God of Love with a hawk on his wrist; youth asleep; lady crowning her lover with a chaplet; youth with a hawk on his wrist; lady holding a dog; courting couples (meeting of lovers); youth chucking his lover under the chin; couple embracing; man climbing a ladder; jousting knights in armour; knights on horseback; couples watching from the castle battlements; portcullis; towers; shields; trees.
Corner terminals: four crouching monsters.
Traces of polychromy and gilding: red (rim) and gold (crouching monsters).
Reverse
Back turned with a depression for (missing) mirror. The reverse was once described as having a seal with the shield of France under a crown between two angels protected by a hinged ivory cover (Museum object files, no date). Currently on the reverse is a dark green waxy material which forms a near continuous circle around the inner and would have originally covered the whole surface. The adhesive used to adhere the dark green waxy material can be seen in isolated patched on the ivory surface. A later ivory lid has been fitted on the back to cover the recess.); © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection
Media ID 32192028
© © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This 14th-century ivory mirror case, titled "Mirror case (valve de miroir) (ivory)" and housed in the Burrell Collection in Glasgow, Scotland, offers a glimpse into the enchanting world of love and courtship. Measuring at 12.2x12x1.2 cm, this delicate piece showcases intricate details that transport us to a time of chivalry and romance. The scene depicted on the mirror case is nothing short of mesmerizing. The God of Love can be seen throwing arrows at lovers, while also holding a majestic hawk on his wrist. A youth peacefully slumbers nearby as a lady crowns her lover with a chaplet. Other couples engage in tender embraces or exchange playful gestures under the watchful eyes of jousting knights on horseback. Corner terminals adorned with four crouching monsters add an element of mystique to this already captivating artwork. Traces of polychromy and gilding in red and gold further enhance its visual appeal. On the reverse side, we find a depression where the mirror once resided before going missing over time. Originally described as having a seal with the shield of France under a crown between two angels protected by an ivory cover, it now features dark green waxy material covering part of its surface. With every glance at this remarkable piece from centuries past, one cannot help but be transported to an era where love was celebrated through artistry and devotion prevailed amidst castle battlements and towering trees.
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