Holy Water Stoup
17th century (made)
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Holy water stoup, tin-glazed earthenware, with a well in the shape of a cherub's head, a kneeling figure of St Francis is depicted in an oval panel flanked by angels supporting a crown; above which is another cherub.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours |
| Brief description | Holy water stoup, tin-glazed earthenware, well in the shape of a cherub's head, a kneeling figure of St Francis is depicted in an oval panel flanked by angels. Italy, 17th century |
| Physical description | Holy water stoup, tin-glazed earthenware, with a well in the shape of a cherub's head, a kneeling figure of St Francis is depicted in an oval panel flanked by angels supporting a crown; above which is another cherub. |
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| Credit line | Given by Signora Ada Cardinale in memory of Commendatore G. Cardinale |
| Other number | 1051 - Rackham (1940) |
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| Accession number | C.162-1927 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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