1480-1538 (made)
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Engraving of a design for a vase. In the centre a mask surmounted by a sphinx-like figure with spread wings holding in its hands a string of pearls. The feet of the case are formed of three winged infants without arms.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | engraving |
| Brief description | Print of a design for a vase, engraving by Albrecht Altdorfer, Germany, 1480-1538 |
| Physical description | Engraving of a design for a vase. In the centre a mask surmounted by a sphinx-like figure with spread wings holding in its hands a string of pearls. The feet of the case are formed of three winged infants without arms. |
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| Credit line | From the Paul Davidsohn Collection. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1920, London: HMSO, 1922. |
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| Accession number | E.2209-1920 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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