Tank-Front
early 16th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This front of a tank of a Lavello in carved Istrian stone is by an unknown artist from the early 16th century.
It originates from the abbey of S. Galgano, near Siena, Italy. The tank-front, of which only part is preserved, has three recessed panels with moulded edges. In the two side panels are grotesque masks with pierced mouths for water-jets.
It originates from the abbey of S. Galgano, near Siena, Italy. The tank-front, of which only part is preserved, has three recessed panels with moulded edges. In the two side panels are grotesque masks with pierced mouths for water-jets.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Carved Istrian stone |
| Brief description | Front of the tank of a Lavello, carved Istrian stone, Italy, early 16th century |
| Physical description | The tank-front, of which only part is preserved, has three recessed panels with moulded edges. In the two side panels are grotesque masks with pierced mouths for water-jets; in the centre is an impresa or device, apparently a mountain pierced by a sword. |
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| Credit line | Given by J. H. Fitzhenry, Esq. |
| Object history | From the abbey of S. Galgano, near Siena. Given by J. H. Fithhenry, Esq. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This front of a tank of a Lavello in carved Istrian stone is by an unknown artist from the early 16th century. It originates from the abbey of S. Galgano, near Siena, Italy. The tank-front, of which only part is preserved, has three recessed panels with moulded edges. In the two side panels are grotesque masks with pierced mouths for water-jets. |
| Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the Years 1903 - 1904. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, During the Year 1904, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition with Appendix and Indices. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Wyman and Sons, Limited, 1908, p. 245 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1412-1904 |
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| Record created | December 10, 2008 |
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