Cistern
18th century (made)
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Cistern with cover and tap. Semi-circular, engraved with three star devices, the points of which are united together by curved lines composed of small straight indentations; above is a row of vesica-shaped bosses and an ogee-curved border beneath made up of portions of small circular stamps. Beneath the tap run two openwork bands consisting of interlacing circles and wavy lines. The back, which has a hole for suspension, is decorated with vesica-shaped bosses and stamped ornament.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass, engraved |
| Brief description | Brass cistern with cover and tap, engraved with three star devices joined by curved lines, Dutch, 18th century |
| Physical description | Cistern with cover and tap. Semi-circular, engraved with three star devices, the points of which are united together by curved lines composed of small straight indentations; above is a row of vesica-shaped bosses and an ogee-curved border beneath made up of portions of small circular stamps. Beneath the tap run two openwork bands consisting of interlacing circles and wavy lines. The back, which has a hole for suspension, is decorated with vesica-shaped bosses and stamped ornament. |
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| Accession number | 163-1891 |
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| Record created | January 26, 2004 |
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