Bracket
mid 15th century (made)
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This (and V&A Mus. no. 50-1882) are a pair of Istrian stone brackets would have originally supported the overhanging hood of a chimney-piece. They date from the mid fifteenth century and are carved with amorini and foliage, and terminate with lion heads.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Istrian stone |
| Brief description | Bracket, one of a pair, istrian stone, amorini, foliage, lions heads, Italy (Venice), mid 15th century |
| Physical description | Bracket. One of a pair. Istrian stone, curved form, carved with amorini and foliage, and terminating in lion heads. They formerly supported the elliptical overhanging hood of a chimney-piece. |
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| Object history | Bought in 1882, for £6 for the pair (V&A Mus. no. 50-1882). |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This (and V&A Mus. no. 50-1882) are a pair of Istrian stone brackets would have originally supported the overhanging hood of a chimney-piece. They date from the mid fifteenth century and are carved with amorini and foliage, and terminate with lion heads. |
| Associated object | 50-1882 (Pair) |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1882. London, 1883, p. 5 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 50A-1882 |
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| Record created | July 14, 2008 |
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