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Key: MAR.M.222-1912

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Iron, a capital of Corinthian type supports the bow, composed of two long-necked sphinxes back to back resting on the out-stretched wings of a grotesque figure, at the top, a ring for suspension. French, 16th century

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C. B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 13.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1500 - 1600

Materials used in production

Iron

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.222-1912
Primary reference Number: 139864
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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