1592-93 (Published)
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Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths. On the left design, a female figure supporting a column; on the right, Lucretia with a dagger.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | Theodor de Bry. Plate from a suite of 5 plates, including title plate, of knife handles. Germany or the Netherlands, 1592-93. |
Physical description | Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths. On the left design, a female figure supporting a column; on the right, Lucretia with a dagger. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Lettered in the lower centre of the plate:
'I O. de Brij fe.' (Signed at bottom.) |
Gallery label | Label attached to mount, full text as follows:
'Two designs for ornamental dagger sheaths. On the left design, a female figure supporting a column; on the right, Lucretia with a dagger.
Signed at bottom I O. de Brij fe.
Engraving. (3 ¾ x 3 1/16) E.2649-1910.
From the Lanna Collection (970; S.1802).' |
Credit line | From the Lanna Collection |
Object history | From the Lana collection. |
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Accession number | E.2649-1910 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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