Fireback
ca. 1650 (made)
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Cast iron fireback, with St. George and the Dragon.
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Materials and techniques | Cast iron |
Brief description | Fireback, showing St George and the Dragon, cast iron, England, ca. 1650. |
Physical description | Cast iron fireback, with St. George and the Dragon. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Hagiographical / ornamental. St. George and the Dragon / 2 Cupid and Palms |
Gallery label | FIREBACK
Cast iron
England; c. 1650
With St George and the Dragon, often used as a reference to the Triumph of Christianity over Paganism. The design was probably produced in England, but Dutch models may well have inspired the central image and arched top.
Museum No. 797-1899(07/1994) |
Historical context | The museum is grateful for images and information supplied by the researcher and author, Jeremy Hodgkinson FSA, 30 March 2022 |
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Accession number | 797-1899 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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