16th century (engraving (printing process))
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Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths. On the left design, Minerva with shield and spear; on the right, a half-length female figure terminating in foliage. Signed, between the points of the two sheaths, T B.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving print on paper |
| Brief description | Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths by Theodor de Bry. Engraving print on paper. 16th century. |
| Physical description | Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths. On the left design, Minerva with shield and spear; on the right, a half-length female figure terminating in foliage. Signed, between the points of the two sheaths, T B. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | T B. (Signed, between the points of the two sheaths.) |
| Gallery label | Label attached to old mount, full text as follows:
'Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths. On the left design, Minerva with shield and spear; on the right, a half-length female figure terminating in foliage.
Signed, between the points of the two sheaths, T B.
Engraving. (4 ¾ x 3 ¼) E.2648-1910.
From the Lanna Collection (970; S.1801).' |
| Credit line | From the Lanna Collection |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1910, London, Printed for His Majesty’s Stationery Office 1911 |
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| Accession number | E.2648-1910 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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