Distaff
1600-1700 (made)
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Distaff of boxwood, carved in the centre with two winged figures, back-to-back, with four birds above, and a vase on the top. Below the figures aretwo hearts and the initials 'D.B.' The lower part terminates in a spiral.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved boxwood |
| Brief description | Distaff, carved boxwood, Italian, 1600-1700 |
| Physical description | Distaff of boxwood, carved in the centre with two winged figures, back-to-back, with four birds above, and a vase on the top. Below the figures aretwo hearts and the initials 'D.B.' The lower part terminates in a spiral. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'D.B.' |
| Credit line | Given by Ellen Hearn |
| Object history | Given in February 1923 by Mrs. Ellen Hearn (RP 23/1055) Transferred to the Circulation Department in 1926, and transferred back to Furniture and Woodwork after Circulation was disbanded in 1978. |
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| Accession number | W.64-1923 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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