Portion of a pilaster
Pilaster
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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This part of a terracotta pilaster is decorated in relief with a shield, an image of Europa and torch-holders.
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Title | Portion 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. |
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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 |
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Accession number | 487-1892 |
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Record created | November 24, 2008 |
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