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Mortar with Lizard
Maker: Unidentified Venetian bronze-caster
Bronze, cast The mortar is of inverted bell-shape, standing on a low, moulded foot. On one side there is a handle in the shape of a lizard, whose tail curls round the mortar behind it. The lower part of the mortar is decorated with acanthus leaves, the tips of which extend over a filet running round the body. Above there is a band of scrolls, inverted anthemions and suspended fruits. The everted lip of the mortar is decorated with a series of mouldings.
History note: E.G. Raphael Collection, Mayfair; with Copper & Adams by 16 Sept. 1943; purchased on 25 Feb. 1944 by Lt Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, DSO, MC (1892-1958); lent to the Fitzwilliam Museum
Given anonymously collection of Lt. Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, DSO. MC, in his memory
Height: 14.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1979) by Anonymous
16th Century, Early#
Circa
1500
CE
-
1530
CE
Base
Diameter 10.4 cm
Lip
Diameter 16.5 cm
Casting (process) : Bronze, cast
Accession number: M.18-1979
Primary reference Number: 13993
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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