Classical hunting scene
Relief
1550-1600 (made)
1550-1600 (made)
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This relief in gilt bronze represents a classical hunting scene. This was probably made in South Germany, in about 1550-1600 and intended to be applied to a casket.
Object details
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| Title | Classical hunting scene (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
| Brief description | Gilt bronze relief depicting a classical hunting scene, South Germany, late 16th century |
| Physical description | Gilt bronze relief depicting a classical hunting scene, with a lion devouring a horse, a group on horse and foot cornering a lioness. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
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| Summary | This relief in gilt bronze represents a classical hunting scene. This was probably made in South Germany, in about 1550-1600 and intended to be applied to a casket. |
| Bibliographic reference | Weber, I. Deutsche, Niederländische, und Französische Renaissance Plaketten. Munich, 1975. cat. M173.2. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.27-1930 |
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| Record created | February 24, 2005 |
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