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A prayer nut depicting the Adoration of the Magi and the Crucifixion, early 16th century. Netherlands
A prayer nut is a miniature carved box made of boxwood. Such objects were popular in Northern Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, during the 15th and 16th centuries. They are spherical in shape and often consist of two halves that open to reveal intricate carved scenes inside, usually depicting biblical subjects. The interior scenes of this particular nut depict the Adoration of the Magi and the Crucifixion.
A prayer nut is a miniature carved box made of boxwood. Such objects were popular in Northern Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, during the 15th and 16th centuries. They are spherical in shape and often consist of two halves that open to reveal intricate carved scenes inside, usually depicting biblical subjects. The interior scenes of this particular nut depict the Adoration of the Magi and the Crucifixion.
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