The Judgment of Solomon
The Judgment of Solomon

On view

Asian Art
Huo Pavilion

The Judgment of Solomon,

17th century

French
y1959-75

Information

Title
The Judgment of Solomon
Dates

17th century

Medium
Ivory
Dimensions
6.6 x 5.8 x 2 cm (2 5/8 x 2 5/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Gilbert S. McClintock, Class of 1908
Object Number
y1959-75
Place Made

Europe, France

Inscription
Raised inscription on bottom edge: 3 REGV 3
Culture
French
Type
ivories
Materials
ivory
Techniques
relief
Subject
bible stories, swords, kings (people), figures (representations), religious art, men, Christianity

Joseph Brummer; (his sale, Part II, Parke-Bernet Galleries, May 11-14, 1949), no. 679); purchased by Gilbert McClintock; 1959 bequest to Princeton University Art Museum.

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