Fireback
ca. 1650 (made)
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Cast iron fireback depicting a lion with a lamb between its front paws.
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Materials and techniques | Cast iron |
Brief description | Fireback depicting a lion with a lamb between its front paws, cast iron, made in England, ca. 1650 |
Physical description | Cast iron fireback depicting a lion with a lamb between its front paws. |
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Gallery label | FIREBACK
Cast iron
England; c. 1650
A Lion with a lamb between its forepaws, a reference to the Old Testament Prophet Isaiah's vision of Christ's kingdon (Isaiah, chapter 2, verse 6). The subject is perhaps a reference to the political uncertainty surrounding the execution of King Charles I in 1649, and the establishment of the Commonwealth.
Museum No. 894-1901(07/1994) |
Historical context | The museum is grateful for images and information supplied by the researcher and author, Jeremy Hodgkinson FSA, 30 March 2022 |
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Accession number | 894-1901 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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