Lavello
Lavello
end of 15th century (made)
end of 15th century (made)
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This istrian stone wash basin (lavello) is carved with three lions' heads beneath bands of facetted bosses and rope ornament. The two brackets are carved on one side in low relief with floral scrolls and fruit whilst the fronts are scrolled and carved with a long leaf.
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Title | Lavello |
Materials and techniques | Istrian stone |
Brief description | Lavello, Istrian stone, carved, Italy, 15th century. |
Physical description | Lavello, Istrian stone, carved with three lions' heads beneath bands of facetted bosses and rope ornament. The two brackets are carved on one side in low relief with floral scrolls and fruit whilst the fronts are scrolled and carved with a long leaf. |
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Credit line | Cavendish Bentinck Bequest |
Object history | Cavendish Bentick Inventory No. 7 |
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Summary | This istrian stone wash basin (lavello) is carved with three lions' heads beneath bands of facetted bosses and rope ornament. The two brackets are carved on one side in low relief with floral scrolls and fruit whilst the fronts are scrolled and carved with a long leaf. |
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. 227 |
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Accession number | 1809-1892 |
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Record created | December 1, 2008 |
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