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Pedestal

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This pedestal in white marble is carved in relief with rams' heads, festoons, sporting trophies and female heads. It is thought to be English and to date from the nineteenth century.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
White marble
Brief description
White marble pedestal, carved in relief, English, 19th century.
Physical description
Pedestal. White marble, carved in relief with rams' heads, festoons, sporting trophies and female heads.
Dimensions
  • Height: 55in
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Object history
Jones Bequest.
Summary
This pedestal in white marble is carved in relief with rams' heads, festoons, sporting trophies and female heads. It is thought to be English and to date from the nineteenth century.
Bibliographic references
  • List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1882. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1883. pp. 111
  • Catalogue of the Jones Bequest. 1924. II, No. 428
Collection
Accession number
1165-1882

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Record createdJuly 25, 2008
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