A boy carrying a vase
Statuette
early 16th century (made)
early 16th century (made)
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This figure of a boy carrying a jar is probably based on an antique prototype.
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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. |
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Credit line | Salting Bequest |
Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
Historical context | Probably based on a classical small bronze |
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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 |
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Accession number | A.80-1910 |
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Record created | October 21, 2004 |
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