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A Roman warrior

Statuette
16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a bronze statuette made in the 16th century in Italy. The statuette represents a Roman warrior set on a jasper pedestal.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA Roman warrior (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Parcel gilt bronze statuette on jasper pedestal
Brief description
Statuette, bronze, a Roman warrior, Italian, 16th century
Physical description
Statuette of a Roman warrior on a jasper pedestal.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.01cm
Object history
Bought from the Webb Collection in 1874.
Subject depicted
Summary
This is a bronze statuette made in the 16th century in Italy. The statuette represents a Roman warrior set on a jasper pedestal.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1874, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 21
Collection
Accession number
277-1874

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Record createdSeptember 16, 2008
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