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A SET OF THREE CHARLES II CASKET PANELS DEPICTING THE STORY OF REBECCA AND ELIEZER

CIRCA 1660

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A SET OF THREE CHARLES II CASKET PANELS DEPICTING THE STORY OF REBECCA AND ELIEZER
CIRCA 1660
Comprising casket lid and four sides in three panels, worked in couched floss silks and silver and gilt metal thread, with tent stitch, purl and moss work details,
top: 11.8 x 9.6 in. (30 x 24.5 cm.);
side panel: 11.6 x 9.6 in. (29.5 x 24.5 cm.);
side panel: 10.4 x 11.8 in. (26.5 x 30 cm.);
later framed and glazed (3)

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Lot Essay

The Story of Rebecca and Elizier was popular as an illustration of a dutiful woman. Sent by the King to find him a suitable wife, Elizier is struck by Rebecca's unusual diligence in drawing water for his thirsty camels. The Longridge Collection contains three versions of this story.

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