Lot Essay
This Old Testament scene was often carved on betrothal chests in Northern Europe.
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AN OAK RELIEF PANEL
NETHERLANDISH, 17TH CENTURY
Carved with scenes from the Story of Esther including Esther before King Ahasuerus, the banquet and the hanging of Haman, within a foliate and gadrooned-carved frame-26½in. x 60½in. (67cm. x 154cm.)
NETHERLANDISH, 17TH CENTURY
Carved with scenes from the Story of Esther including Esther before King Ahasuerus, the banquet and the hanging of Haman, within a foliate and gadrooned-carved frame-26½in. x 60½in. (67cm. x 154cm.)