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Portion of a pilaster

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

This part of a terracotta pilaster is decorated in relief with a shield, an image of Europa and torch-holders.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitlePortion of a pilaster
Materials and techniques
Terracotta
Brief description
Pilaster, shield, Europa and bull, axe head, sword handle
Physical description
Pilaster, portion of. Terracotta; decorated with a shield ornamented with the subject of Europa and the bull; behind it are two torch holders crossed; and at the bottom of the panel is the handle of a sword and the head of an axe.
Dimensions
  • Length: 17in
  • Width: 13.75in
Subjects depicted
Summary
This part of a terracotta pilaster is decorated in relief with a shield, an image of Europa and torch-holders.
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. 66
Collection
Accession number
487-1892

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Record createdNovember 24, 2008
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