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Base

12th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This angle piece made in the 12th century England is in limestone and decorated in low relief with rayed circles. This was perhaps an architectural base.


Object details

Category
Architecture
Object type
Base
Materials and techniques
Limestone
Limestone
Brief description
An architecture base(?) in limestone. English 12th century.
Physical description
Perhaps an architecture base in limestone. An angle piece, decorated in low relief with rayed circles; above, pyramid and other mouldings.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.5in
  • Length: 6.5in
  • Depth: 3.25in
Credit line
Given by the Architectural Association
Summary
This angle piece made in the 12th century England is in limestone and decorated in low relief with rayed circles. This was perhaps an architectural base.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.31-1916

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Record createdFebruary 26, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O193024/base-unknown/
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