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The "Diptych of the Deposition and Resurrection" is a French Gothic ivory carving created around 1320, designed for private devotional use. The hinged two-panel format pairs the narrative of Christ's removal from the cross with his subsequent resurrection from the tomb. This specific pairing emphasizes both the physical suffering and the theological triumph of the Christian savior. Such intricately carved luxury objects were highly popular among the aristocracy and wealthy clergy in medieval Europe for facilitating personal prayer.
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