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Moulding

Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Greece (made)

This is a fragment of an ancient Greek architectural moulding. The moulding is coloured and impressed with honeysuckle pattern.


Object details

Categories
Architectural Fittings
Sculpture
Object type
Moulding
Brief description
Moulding, fragment of, with an impressed anthemion motif, Greek, purchased in Athens, ancient
Physical description
Fragment of moulding with impressed honeysuckle pattern, coloured.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14.6cm
  • Height: 11.43cm
Style
Greek
Object history
Brought from Athens. Given by F. W. Moody, Esq.
Production
Ancient Greek
Subject depicted
Anthemions
Summary
This is a fragment of an ancient Greek architectural moulding. The moulding is coloured and impressed with honeysuckle pattern.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1870, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 16
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
148-1870

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Record createdAugust 29, 2008
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O166415/moulding-unknown/
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