A Bull
Inkstand
ca. 1550-1600 (made)
ca. 1550-1600 (made)
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The great majority of bronzes produced during the Italian Renaissance were made for use, so-called 'functional bronzes', which, however beautiful in their own right, nevertheless had some practical use beyond simple ornament. This is the case of this bronze inkstand group, which was intended for the writing table, together with other utensils and vessels. The furnishing of the study was indeed one of the most important tasks of bronze casting.
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Title | A Bull (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Inkstand in the form of a sacred/resting Bull, bronze, Italian, ca. 1550-1600 |
Physical description | Inkstand in bronze in the form of a bull. The bull is reclining on an oblong base with four claw feet; his back is cut out and fastened as a lid with a hinge near his tail. Dark patina. |
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Credit line | Salting Bequest |
Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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Summary | The great majority of bronzes produced during the Italian Renaissance were made for use, so-called 'functional bronzes', which, however beautiful in their own right, nevertheless had some practical use beyond simple ornament. This is the case of this bronze inkstand group, which was intended for the writing table, together with other utensils and vessels. The furnishing of the study was indeed one of the most important tasks of bronze casting. |
Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 9 |
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Accession number | A.130-1910 |
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Record created | January 6, 2004 |
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