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Pilaster

Pilaster
end of 15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitlePilaster
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.25in
  • Width: 5.625in
Object history
Bought for £10. 3s.
Subjects depicted
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
Collection
Accession number
325-1894

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Record createdJanuary 12, 2009
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