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Mirror case:

                                                                                                                                             hunting with falcons



                                                                                                                                             France, Paris, 1330-50
                                                                                                                                             10 × 10 cm, ivory







                                                                                                                                             In the 14th century, mirrored boxes made of two
                                                                                                                                             interlocking parts enjoyed great success among ladies
                                                                                                                                             of the court. Often exchanged between lovers, they
                                                                                                                                             feature scenes from courtly literature. In this case, four
                                                                                                                                             riders are depicted in a forest hunting with a falcon.
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                                                                                                                                             This scene represents one of the most widespread
                                                                                                                                             metaphors of the quest for love.






                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Louvre Abu Dhabi









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