Pilaster
Pilaster
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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This portion of a terracotta pilaster is decorated in relief with an ornamental vase, figures and fruit.
Object details
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Title | Pilaster |
Materials and techniques | Terracotta |
Brief description | Pilaster, terracotta, Gorgons heads, female figures, fruit, leaves |
Physical description | Portion of a pilaster. Terracotta, decorated in relief with a vase ornamented with Gorgons' heads and imbrications, supported on a large pedestal with femal figures in the panels and acanthus leaves at the corners; in front of the vase is suspended a festoon of fruit and leaves. |
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Summary | This portion of a terracotta pilaster is decorated in relief with an ornamental vase, figures and fruit. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1892. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1893. pp. 65 |
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Accession number | 479-1892 |
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Record created | November 24, 2008 |
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