Capital of copper-gilt, from a chasse or reliquary chest. A five-sided abacus, and below acanthus leaves with two ranges of projecting branches of grapes, partly covered by leaves. The moulded base to the capital is simple.
History note: Purchased from Durlacher Bros.
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, purchased from Durlacher Bros.
Height: 1 5/8 in
Width: 2 3/8 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1910-07-09) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
14th Century, Early
Production date:
circa
AD 1300
Finish composed of gilt
Copper gilding : Copper-gilt
Accession number: M.2-1910
Primary reference Number: 30681
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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