Pilaster
Pilaster
end of 15th century (made)
end of 15th century (made)
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This marble pilaster is carved in relief with a pattern of delicate floral scrollwork springing from a verticle stem. On either side at the bottom there is a bird and a lizard.
A pilaster is a column built into or applied to the face of a wall. The pilaster is an architectural element in classical architecture. It primarily has an ornamental function and is used to give the appearance of a supporting column.
A pilaster is a column built into or applied to the face of a wall. The pilaster is an architectural element in classical architecture. It primarily has an ornamental function and is used to give the appearance of a supporting column.
Object details
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Title | Pilaster |
Materials and techniques | Marble, carved |
Brief description | Pilaster, marble, carved, floral scrollwork, bird, lizard, Italian, end of 15th century. |
Physical description | Pilaster, marble, carved in relief with a pattern of delicatie floral scrollwork spring from a vertical stem; on either side near the bottom are a bird and a lizard. |
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Object history | Bought for £10. 3s. |
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Summary | This marble pilaster is carved in relief with a pattern of delicate floral scrollwork springing from a verticle stem. On either side at the bottom there is a bird and a lizard. A pilaster is a column built into or applied to the face of a wall. The pilaster is an architectural element in classical architecture. It primarily has an ornamental function and is used to give the appearance of a supporting column. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1894. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1895. pp. 46 |
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Accession number | 325-1894 |
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Record created | January 12, 2009 |
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