Pediment Fragment
1550-1600 (made)
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Two elements, left and right from an interrupted and crenellated pediment, each carved on the front in low relief with a winged dragon looking back at a smaller sea monster. Each part has two metal locating pins on its bottom edge.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Walnut, carving |
| Brief description | Fragments from a cabinet pediment, walnut, Flemish or French, 1550-1600 |
| Physical description | Two elements, left and right from an interrupted and crenellated pediment, each carved on the front in low relief with a winged dragon looking back at a smaller sea monster. Each part has two metal locating pins on its bottom edge. |
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| Object history | These are the sole remaining parts of a two-stage cabinet or armoire (Mus. No. 158:1-1889), purchased from Durlacher Bros., Bond Street for £130; it was acquired as Flemish late 16th century with carved and inlaid decoration, and deaccessioned (RF 63/1668). |
| Associated object | 158:1-1889 (Part) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 158:2, 3-1889 |
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| Record created | May 14, 2015 |
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