Inkstand
late 16th century (made)
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This cast bronze rectangular inkstand has a console foot at each angle terminating below in a claw and surmounted by a satyr's head while festoons of fruit and leaves hang round the sides.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Inkstand, claw, satyrs head, festoons, fruit, leaves. |
| Physical description | Inkstand of cast bronze, of rectangular form, with a console foot at each angle terminating below in a claw and surmounted by a satyr's head; festoons of fruit and leaves hang round the sides. |
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| Object history | Bought from Montague Taylor Collection Sale held at Messrs Christie's Rooms, 8 King Street, St. James's Square, Lot 79 for £26 5s. |
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| Summary | This cast bronze rectangular inkstand has a console foot at each angle terminating below in a claw and surmounted by a satyr's head while festoons of fruit and leaves hang round the sides. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1897. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1901. pp. 76 |
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| Accession number | 552-1897 |
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| Record created | February 16, 2009 |
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