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Corbel

1400-1499 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oak corbel carved with a mask which has foliage emerging from the mouth

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Corbel, English, 1400-1499, mask with foliage from mouth
Physical description
Oak corbel carved with a mask which has foliage emerging from the mouth
Dimensions
  • Width: 19cm
  • Length: 31cm
  • Depth: 10cm
Measured November 2017 by NH:
Credit line
Given by T. Charbonnier
Object history
Gift of T. Charbonnier, The Art Gallery, Lynmouth, Devon. See Nominal File MA/1/C1032/1, RF 2389/08
Bibliographic reference
Charles Tracy, English Medieval Furniture and Woodwork (London, 1988), cat. no. 44 Corbel. The design is in the form of a mask with foliage springing from the corners of the mouth. West Country. Given by Mr T. Charbonnier Oak. 14th century 29.4 X 28 cm Mus. no. 246-1908
Collection
Accession number
246-1908

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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