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Foot of a cross

Foot of a Cross
16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Category
Object type
TitleFoot 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.375in
  • Width: 10.75in
Object history
Bought (with Nos. 151 and 153-1891), for 98l. 6s 7d.
Subject depicted
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
Collection
Accession number
152-1891

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Record createdNovember 10, 2008
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