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Censer: M.9-1904

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Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gilt-bronze. The foot is hexagonal with ogee curves and a decidedly Tuscan moulding. The cup is hexagonal with projections for the chains at the angles, and around the base of it is a foliate design in low relief. The lid is pyramidal in three stages with turrets at the six angles through which the chains pass. In the lower two stages each side is pierced with a four lighted window, the heads of which form interlacing round arches. This Romanesque motif is set under an ogee-headed crocketted gable. The uppermost stage is pierced with trefoils.

Notes

History note: Hollingworth Magniac; sold Christie, Manson & Woods, 5 July 1892 (3rd day), Catalogue of the Renowned Collection of Works of Art, chiefly formed by the late Hollingworth Magniac, Esq. (Known as the Colworth Collection), p. 66, lot 198; sold for £27.6.0 to McClean; Frank McClean, MA, FRS.

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Frank McClean Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 29 cm
Width: 11.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank

Dating

15th Century, Early
Circa 1400 - 1430

School or Style

Gothic (Medieval)

Components of the work

Surface composed of gilt

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Gilt-bronze

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.9-1904
Primary reference Number: 13815

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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