Foot
| Artist/Maker |
This forepart of a sandalled left foot originates from a colossal statue.
It is of Graeco Roman origin. The foot is inclined downwards and the sides of the sandal are decorated with honeysuckle and other ornament. There is a double strap over the toes with a small mask.
It is of Graeco Roman origin. The foot is inclined downwards and the sides of the sandal are decorated with honeysuckle and other ornament. There is a double strap over the toes with a small mask.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Marble |
| Brief description | Part of a colossal statue, marble, forepart of a sandalled left foot, Graeco-Roman |
| Physical description | Forepart of a sandalled left foot, the foot inclined downwards. The sides of the sandal decorated with honeysuckle and other ornament, the double strap over the toes with a small mask. |
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| Object history | This forepart of a sandalled left foot is from a colossal statue. Given by J. H. Fitzhenry, Esq. |
| Production | Graeco Roman |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This forepart of a sandalled left foot originates from a colossal statue. It is of Graeco Roman origin. The foot is inclined downwards and the sides of the sandal are decorated with honeysuckle and other ornament. There is a double strap over the toes with a small mask. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the Years 1905 - 1908. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, During the Year 1908, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition with Appendix and Indices. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, 1909, p. 64 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 354-1908 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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