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A boy carrying a vase

Statuette
early 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This figure of a boy carrying a jar is probably based on an antique prototype.


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • A boy carrying a vase (generic title)
  • Boy carrying a jar (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Statuette, bronze, of a boy carrying a vase, Italy, possibly Florence, early 16th century
Physical description
Bronze statuette of a boy carrying a vase. Standing on a three pointed base, the boy holds two serpents which form the handles of a vase resting on his head, their tails twisted behind his neck.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.5cm
  • Width: 7.5cm
  • Depth: 6.3cm
Credit line
Salting Bequest
Object history
From the Salting bequest.
Historical context
Probably based on a classical small bronze
Subjects depicted
Summary
This figure of a boy carrying a jar is probably based on an antique prototype.
Bibliographic reference
'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 2
Collection
Accession number
A.80-1910

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Record createdOctober 21, 2004
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