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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

'Enamelled Coffer' c. 1855

Albumen print? | RCIN 2864553

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'Enamelled Coffer'

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

'Enamelled Coffer' c. 1855

Royal Collection Trust/All Rights Reserved

Royal Collection Trust/All Rights Reserved
Photograph of the back side of an enamelled reliquary casket, created in the first half of the eighth century in Limoges and now in the collection of the Louvre, Paris (MR 343). The panel of the chest's body depicts four continuous archways, each including a draped saint or apostole. All figures are surrounded by rounded fleurons of various sizes and tones. The chest's lid is decorated similarly, while the bow of a key is jutting out from the chest's right side. For the object's front side please see photogrpah RCIN 2864553.

  • People involved

    Creator(s)

    Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)

  • Provenance

    Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Groupings

    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Packaging
          • Containers
            • Caskets
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Chests (boxes)
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The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.