This site requires Javascript to be turned on. Please enable Javascript and reload the page. Bringing the Holy Land Home: The Crusades, Chertsey Abbey, and the Reconstruction of a Medieval Masterpiece Main Menu Explore All Objects by Location Explore All Objects by Material Explore all objects at the College of the Holy Cross All Objects Amanda Luyster 17d39c1ecea88fb7ff282fe74a410b89478b8327 Why was this made, and how was it used? 1 2022-06-16T12:46:22-07:00 Brooke Hendershott b0a907cd0f989ee79e94592378a1545647719cfb 39447 10 Pen Box, made in Amalfi, Italy, late 11th–early 12th century, ivory and bronze, H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm) L. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm) D. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm), New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 17.190.236, © The Metropolitan Museum of Art. plain 2023-01-22T14:55:39-08:00 Pen Box, made in Amalfi, Italy, late 11th–early 12th century, ivory and bronze, H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm) L. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm) D. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm), New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 17.190.236, © The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Amanda Luyster 17d39c1ecea88fb7ff282fe74a410b89478b8327 This pen box was used to house pens and other writing tools. Due to the fact that literacy and writing skills were rare in 11th-century Italy, the box served as a sign of elite status and skill. This box was made for the eldest Mansone son, Taurus, and was intended to highlight his scholarly abilities. This page has paths: 1 media/PEN_BOX.jpeg 2022-06-16T12:47:21-07:00 Brooke Hendershott b0a907cd0f989ee79e94592378a1545647719cfb Pen Box (MET 17.190.236) Brooke Hendershott 33 plain 2023-01-20T09:25:03-08:00 40.633382345040424, 14.602582090566827 Brooke Hendershott b0a907cd0f989ee79e94592378a1545647719cfb This page references: 1 media/openbox_thumb.jpeg 2022-11-07T13:25:05-08:00 Open Pen Box 2 Pen Box, made in Amalfi, Italy, late 11th–early 12th century, ivory and bronze, H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm) L. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm) D. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm), New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 17.190.236, © The Metropolitan Museum of Art media/openbox.jpeg plain 2022-11-15T10:02:41-08:00