Not currently on display at the V&A

Foot

ca. 1400 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Foot of a candlestick, cast in the form of a lion sitting, with its right forepaw raised to rest on top of a shield hung by a strap (with roughly incised buckle) round its neck; at the rear is a square socket for attachment to the candlestick.


Object details

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Brief description
Brass candlestick foot in the form of a seated lion with his paw resting on a shield hung around his neck, Flanders, ca. 1400
Physical description
Foot of a candlestick, cast in the form of a lion sitting, with its right forepaw raised to rest on top of a shield hung by a strap (with roughly incised buckle) round its neck; at the rear is a square socket for attachment to the candlestick.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.5in
  • Width: 2.5in
Credit line
Dr W.L. Hildburgh Bequest
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.407-1956

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2004
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