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Holy Water Stoup

1650-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

An earthenware holy water stoup with moulded and painted decoration. A large flower is flanked by cherubim and symmetrical scrolls, above which is a canopy supported by more cherubs, with a final cherub above


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware
Brief description
Holy water stoup, moulded tin-glazed earthenware, Italy, 1650-1700
Physical description
An earthenware holy water stoup with moulded and painted decoration. A large flower is flanked by cherubim and symmetrical scrolls, above which is a canopy supported by more cherubs, with a final cherub above
Dimensions
  • Height: 42cm (Note: conversion size only)
  • Width: 21.5cm (Note: conversion size only)
Credit line
Given by Signora Ada Cardinale in memory of Commendatore G. Cardinale
Other number
1219 - Rackham (1940)
Collection
Accession number
C.156-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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