Evangelist Saint Mark writing the Gospel with his symbol, the Lion, holding a scroll
Object type: Plaque
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: German
Date: 11th century
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 5/16 in. (13.9 x 10.8 x 0.8 cm)
Classification: Ivories
Geography: Made in Cologne   Germany  
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession year: 1917
Tags: Saint Mark|Writing|Desks|Lions