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Corbel

Corbel
late 15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This corbel or capita is decorated with acanthus leaves and foliate scrolls. Ornamented architectural terracottas are found in several places in North Italy, such as the church of Spirito Santo, Bologna and S. Francesco, Ferrara.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleCorbel
Materials and techniques
Terracotta
Brief description
Corbel, terracotta, floral and baluster stem, acanthus leaf
Physical description
Corbel, terracotta, decorated with a central floral and baluster stem; on either side springs a scroll supported by an acanthus leaf.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5in
  • Width: 13in
  • Depth: 12cm
  • Weight: 9.20kg
Object history
Bought £5.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This corbel or capita is decorated with acanthus leaves and foliate scrolls. Ornamented architectural terracottas are found in several places in North Italy, such as the church of Spirito Santo, Bologna and S. Francesco, Ferrara.
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. 72
Collection
Accession number
437-1891

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Record createdNovember 10, 2008
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