Ivory Diptych (Garden of Eden)

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: The Hunt Museum
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18947769
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Abstract

A diptych leaf (dexter) in ivory, showing scenes of the labours of life in two registers. The upper shows the expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the lower register the results of the Fall, showing people toiling. One of the figures in the bottom register is damaged.

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Medieval Literature and History Historical Art and Architecture Studies Libraries Manuscripts and Books

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN
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