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Architecture Bracket

first half of 15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This bracket is made by an unknown artist in Italy, Florence, in the first half on the 15th century.

This bracket, being probably one of the supports of a Tabernacle or Ciborium, is formed of two large leaves, enclosing a shield of arms.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Grey sandstone (pietra serena)
Brief description
Architecture bracket, grey sandstone (pietra serena), by an unknown artist, Italy, Florence, first half of 15th century
Physical description
This bracket, being probably one of the supports of a Tabernacle or Ciborium, is formed of two large leaves, enclosing a shield of arms.
Dimensions
  • Length: 42.54cm
  • Width: 51.43cm
Subjects depicted
Summary
This bracket is made by an unknown artist in Italy, Florence, in the first half on the 15th century.

This bracket, being probably one of the supports of a Tabernacle or Ciborium, is formed of two large leaves, enclosing a shield of arms.
Bibliographic reference
Inventory of Art Objects Acquired in the Year 1859. In: Inventory of the Objects in the Art Division of the Museum at South Kensington, Arranged According to the Dates of their Acquisition. Vol I. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1868, p. 4
Collection
Accession number
5888-1859

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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