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Altar
Probably Polish (Danzig)
late 17th century
Object Place: Europe, Danzig, Germany
Medium/Technique
Amber, ivory, engraved metal
Dimensions
31 cm (12 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of William Arnold Buffum
Accession Number02.245
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsReligious and cult objects
DescriptionIn the form of an altar; amber, with carved ivory panels of Saints; amber figure of Madonna on top; engraved metal; panels on top and sides.
Provenance1902, bequest of William Arnold Buffum to the MFA.