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Head of a Ram
Sculptor: uncertain (Probably)
Bronze, cast and chased. The head extends to a V-shaped point just below the muzzle and is open at the back. The neck and the area behind the muzzle are covered with curling wool. The muzzle is smooth. The eyes are open and the ears poked forward. The horns curl forward and are bound with cloth.
History note: Alfred Spero; sold in 1946 by Lt Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, DSO, MC (1892-1958)
Given anonymously, from the collection of the late Lt. Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, D.S.O., M.C., in his memory
Height: 11.0 cm
Width: 10.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1979) by Anonymous
16th Century
Circa
1500
CE
-
Circa
1600
CE
Previously attributed to Andrea Briosco, called Il Riccio, and to Padua, but catalogued by Avery 2002, as uncertain, probably Italian. Previously there was a lead weight inside the muzzle, now removed.
Plinth
Depth 10.2 cm
Height 2.5 cm
Width 10.3 cm
Sculpture
Depth 10.7 cm
Height 8.3 cm
Width 10.1 cm
Casting (process)
: Bronze, cast and chased
Chasing
Accession number: M.22-1979
Primary reference Number: 13995
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_22_1979
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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