Inkstand
mid 16th century (made)
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This is a bronze inkstand made in the mid16th century Italy, probably in Padua. This inkstand is in circular shape and ornamented with masks and garlands. The cover is surmounted by a large statuette of a Roman emperor and is apparently of later date than the lower part.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Inkstand, bronze, ornamented with masks and garlands, Italy (probably Padua), mid 16th century |
| Physical description | Circular bronze inkstand ornamented with masks and garlands. The cover is surmounted by a large statuette of a Roman emperor and is apparently of later date than the lower part. |
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| Object history | Bought from the Soulage Collection for £10 in 1865. |
| Production | A statuette of a Roman emperor on the cover is apparently of later date. |
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| Summary | This is a bronze inkstand made in the mid16th century Italy, probably in Padua. This inkstand is in circular shape and ornamented with masks and garlands. The cover is surmounted by a large statuette of a Roman emperor and is apparently of later date than the lower part. |
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| Accession number | 575-1865 |
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| Record created | April 22, 2008 |
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