1592-93 (Published)
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Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths. On the left design, Dido with a dagger; on the right, a female term, with dolphins below.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | Theodor de Bry. Plate from a suite of 4 designs for dagger sheaths. Germany or the Netherlands, 1592-93. |
Physical description | Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths. On the left design, Dido with a dagger; on the right, a female term, with dolphins below. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Signed in the lower centre of the plate:
'T. B.' (Signed at the bottom.) |
Gallery label | Label attached to mount, full text as follows:
'Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths. On the left design, Dido with a dagger; on the right, a female term, with dolphins below.
Signed at bottom T. B.
Engraving. (3 9/16 x 2 9/16) E.2650-1910.
From the Lanna Collection (970; S.1803).' |
Credit line | From the Lanna Collection |
Object history | From the Lana collection. |
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Accession number | E.2650-1910 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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