Fragment of a frieze
Fragment of a Frieze
end of 15th century (made)
end of 15th century (made)
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This fragment of an istrian stone frieze is carved with a wavy stem with palmettes and leaves. In one corner there is a mask.
Object details
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Title | Fragment of a frieze |
Materials and techniques | Istrian stone |
Brief description | Fragment of a frieze, mask, palmettes, leaves, Italy, end of 15th century |
Physical description | Fragment of a frieze. Istrian stone, carved with a wavy stem with palmettes and leaves. In one corner is a mask. |
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Credit line | Cavendish Bentinck Bequest |
Object history | Bought for £2. |
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Summary | This fragment of an istrian stone frieze is carved with a wavy stem with palmettes and leaves. In one corner there is a mask. |
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. 229 |
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Accession number | 1822-1892 |
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Record created | December 1, 2008 |
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