Inkstand
mid 16th century (made)
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The inkstand is supported by three figures of satyrs. Enriched with masks and foliated ornament in relief.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Inkstand, bronze, Italy, probably Padua, mid 16th century |
| Physical description | The inkstand is supported by three figures of satyrs. Enriched with masks and foliated ornament in relief. |
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| Object history | Bought from the Bernal Collection, £15 5s. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Art Objects Acquired in the Year 1855. 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. 66 |
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| Accession number | 2089-1855 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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