Base
first half 16th century (made)
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This is a base or pedestal made in the early 16th century in Italy. This base, possibly from a candlestick, is triangular with a statuette of a Triton at each angle.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Pedestal, bronze, with statuettes of Tritons, Italian, first half of 16th century |
| Physical description | Triangular base possibly from a candlestick, with a statuette of a Triton at each angle. |
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| Object history | Bought from the Morland Collection (Sale, Christie's, May 12th, 1866). |
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| Summary | This is a base or pedestal made in the early 16th century in Italy. This base, possibly from a candlestick, is triangular with a statuette of a Triton at each angle. |
| Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Art Objects acquired in the Year 1866. Inventory of the Objects in the Art Division of the Museum at South Kensington, arranged According to the Dates of their Acquisition. Vol. 1. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1868, p. 24 |
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| Accession number | 188-1866 |
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| Record created | August 12, 2008 |
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