Rosette
c.1490 (made)
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Circular relief in stone in the form of an opening flower in the centre of six acanthus and six other leaves. It is from the Castello di Mondolfo, near Fano in Urbino, Italy.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stone |
| Brief description | Rosette, flower, from Castello di Mondolfo |
| Physical description | Rosette. From the 'Cortile' of the Castello di Mondolfo, near Fano, in the ancient duchy of Urbino, central Italy. Probably made under the direction of the architect, Francesco di Giorgio, for Guidobaldo, Duke of Urbino. Circular relief with a boss in the form of an opening flower in the centre of six acanthus and six other leaves. |
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| Object history | Purchased in London by J.C. Robinson. |
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| Summary | Circular relief in stone in the form of an opening flower in the centre of six acanthus and six other leaves. It is from the Castello di Mondolfo, near Fano in Urbino, Italy. |
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| Accession number | 370A-1878 |
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| Record created | July 7, 2008 |
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