Prayer nut c. 1500 - 1530
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"Prayer nut" is a small, intricately crafted box made by Adam Dircksz around 1500-1530. The box, covered in red leather with gold embellishments, houses a silver "prayer nut" inside. The nut, a small, spherical object, is suspended on a chain. These prayer nuts were often used during prayer, and the chain would have been held between the fingers, allowing for quiet and rhythmic movements as the nut swung back and forth. The box itself is a testament to the craftsmanship of the era, highlighting the intricate details and personalized elements that made such objects valued personal possessions.
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This tiny boxwood ball, mounted in silver, is incredibly finely carved. It is a ‘prayer nut’, intended to be hung from a belt or a rosary, and was meant as an aid to prayer. The owner moreover would certainly have enjoyed showing off such a superbly crafted and precious jewel. Seen at the top is the Nativity and at the bottom the Adoration of the Magi.
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