Plaquette
1570-1580 (made)
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This plaquette, one of a set of three bronze plaquettes from a box or inkstand, was made in Germany in about 1570-1580.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Bronze plaquette from a box or inkstand, Germany, 1570-80 |
| Physical description | One of a set of three bronze plaquettes from a box or inkstand. On the left a triton fleeing turns to his right and thrusts a stake or trident with both hands into the open mouth of a dolphin. Above other monsters and a turtle. Concave at the top and bottom with plain borders. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
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| Summary | This plaquette, one of a set of three bronze plaquettes from a box or inkstand, was made in Germany in about 1570-1580. |
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| Accession number | A.40-1927 |
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| Record created | November 19, 2004 |
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