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Panel

mid 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Panel, iron, damascened with gold and silver, repoussé scene of the story of Judith and Holofernes, central plaque possibly from a shield, border partially restored in the 19th century (possibly from a mirror) with original plaques let in; made in Milan, mid 16th century


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Iron, damascened with gold and silver, repoussé
Brief description
Panel, iron, damascened with gold and silver, repoussé scene of the story of Judith and Holofernes, central plaque possibly from a shield, border partially restored in the 19th century (possibly from a mirror) with original plaques let in; made in Milan, mid 16th century
Gallery label
PANEL Iron Italy (Milan); mid 16th century Salting Bequest M.663-1910 Damascened with gold and silver. Repousse scene of the story of Judith and Holofernes. Central plaque possibly from a shield. Border partially restored in the 19th century (possibly from a mirror) with original plaques let in.(07/1994)
Credit line
Bequeathed by George Salting
Collection
Accession number
M.663-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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