Medieval Art: Treasures of Saint Denis:Wooden bowl of Saint Louis

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The Treasure of Saint Denis

Adapted from Félibien, Plate III, Item L

Bowl made of tamarind wood, from which Saint Louis served himself, it is said, to preserve him from diseases of the spleen.

Félibien, pages 541. Translated by Jane Vadnal

Subsequent History

Sent to the Museum of Natural History on January 2, 1794, and not seen again.

Notes

In the Middle Ages, vessels made form woods such a tamarind were thought to have curative powers.
Center part of silver with enamel.

Bibliography

Louvre no 47, p. 23.

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FÉLIBIEN PLATE III	ST. DENIS TREASURES	ST. DENIS MAIN PAGE	FRANCE	INTRODUCTION

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