Kneeling warrior
Statuette
possibly 17th century (made)
possibly 17th century (made)
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Bronze inkstand statuette of a kneeling warrior. In fantastic armour of a classical type, the warrior, bare-headed and bare-legged, rests his left knee on his helmet and his right foot on the ground; his left hand leans on his shield, his right is held before his breast. In front of the helmet is a cup shaped hollow for ink.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Kneeling warrior (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Bronze inkstand statuette of a kneeling warrior, probably Germany, 17th century? |
| Physical description | Bronze inkstand statuette of a kneeling warrior. In fantastic armour of a classical type, the warrior, bare-headed and bare-legged, rests his left knee on his helmet and his right foot on the ground; his left hand leans on his shield, his right is held before his breast. In front of the helmet is a cup shaped hollow for ink. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
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| 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. 7 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.110-1910 |
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| Record created | October 21, 2004 |
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