Handle
16th century (made)
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This is a bronze handle to a fire utencil made in the 16th century in Italy. The handle has a terminal figure of Cupid.
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Handle, bronze, to a fire utensil with a terminal figure of Cupid, Italian, 16th century |
Physical description | Handle to a fire utencil, a terminal figure of Cupid. |
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Object history | Bought from the Soulages Collection for £1 in 1865. |
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Summary | This is a bronze handle to a fire utencil made in the 16th century in Italy. The handle has a terminal figure of Cupid. |
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Accession number | 597-1865 |
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Record created | April 29, 2008 |
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