Section of a Chancel Barrier (?)

8th century (early Medieval)

17.2 cm 99.5 cm 15 cm

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This sculptural fragment was probably part of a church chancel barrier that separated the congregation from the altar; the groove on the left side would have held one side of a wooden or stone screen. It is carved with grapes, grape leaves, and a bird eating grapes, very simil...

Sculpture

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Joseph Brummer [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Brummer Sale, Joseph Brummer Gallery, New York, June 9, 1949, lot 574; Walters Art Museum, June 9, 1949, by purchase.
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