Foot of a cross
Foot of a Cross
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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This marble base is curved so as to be larger at the base. Each side is carved with a cherub's head, flowers and leaves.
Object details
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Title | Foot of a cross |
Materials and techniques | Marble |
Brief description | Foot of a cross, marble, cherub's head, flowers, leaves, Italian, 16th century. |
Physical description | Foot of a cross, marble, four-sided; curved so as to be larger at the base. Each side is carved with a cherub's head, flowers and leaves. |
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Object history | Bought (with Nos. 151 and 153-1891), for 98l. 6s 7d. |
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Summary | This marble base is curved so as to be larger at the base. Each side is carved with a cherub's head, flowers and leaves. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1891. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1892. pp. 29 |
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Accession number | 152-1891 |
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Record created | November 10, 2008 |
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