Cabinet
1550-1600
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Wooden, veneered cabinet of architectural design based on a triumphal arch, decorated with applied damascened plaques.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wood, iron, damascening |
| Brief description | Wood with ebony verneer, mounted with iron panels damascened with gold and silver. Italy, probably Milan. Plaques c. 1550-60. |
| Physical description | Wooden, veneered cabinet of architectural design based on a triumphal arch, decorated with applied damascened plaques. |
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| Gallery label | CABINET
ITALIAN (Milan); 1550-1600
Wood veneered with ebony and mounted with steel panels damascened with gold and silver. The plaques depict scenes from Roman history. The cabinet has been reconstructed at a later date, and some of the border ornament is renewed.
Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F.S.A.
M.22-1952(1990-2000) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
| Bibliographic reference | Leydi, Silvio. Mobili milanesi in acciaio e metalli preziosi nell'età del Manierismo. In: Fatto in Italia. Dal Medioevo al Made in Italy, ed. by Alessandra Guerrini, with Barbara Brondi and Marco Rainò. Catalogue of the exhibition at Reggia di Venaria, 19 March - 10 July 2016. Milan: Silvana Editoriale, 2016, pp. 120-137. |
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| Accession number | M.22:1-1952 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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