Inkstand Base
16th century (made)
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This bronze inkstand base is made in Italy in the late 16th century. It is in the form of a triangular receptacle, each side decorated with a child's head in relief. The feet are formed by three dolphins.
The object is from the Salting bequest.
George Salting (b. 1836; d. 1909) - an Australian, who settled in England - was a prolific collector in a number of areas, including Chinese and Japanese ceramics and European art. By 1874 his collection had outgrown his residence in St. James's Street, prompting him to lend items to the South Kensington Museum. After his death in 1909, the majority of this astonishing collection passed to the V&A, where it was shown in its own galleries.
The object is from the Salting bequest.
George Salting (b. 1836; d. 1909) - an Australian, who settled in England - was a prolific collector in a number of areas, including Chinese and Japanese ceramics and European art. By 1874 his collection had outgrown his residence in St. James's Street, prompting him to lend items to the South Kensington Museum. After his death in 1909, the majority of this astonishing collection passed to the V&A, where it was shown in its own galleries.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast and chased |
| Brief description | Inkstand base, bronze, Italy, late 16th century |
| Physical description | A triangular receptacle, each side decorated with a child's head in relief; the feet formed by three dolphins. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This bronze inkstand base is made in Italy in the late 16th century. It is in the form of a triangular receptacle, each side decorated with a child's head in relief. The feet are formed by three dolphins. The object is from the Salting bequest. George Salting (b. 1836; d. 1909) - an Australian, who settled in England - was a prolific collector in a number of areas, including Chinese and Japanese ceramics and European art. By 1874 his collection had outgrown his residence in St. James's Street, prompting him to lend items to the South Kensington Museum. After his death in 1909, the majority of this astonishing collection passed to the V&A, where it was shown in its own galleries. |
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| Accession number | M.695-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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