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stand-fitting
(?)
Object Type
stand-fitting
(?)
Museum number
1844,0521.11
Description
Bronze fitting, perhaps from a tripod, in the form of a relief representing two gorgons; corroded.
Cultures/periods
Etruscan
Production place
Made in:
Etruria (historic - Italy)
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Height:
10.80 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Bronze / Catalogue of the Bronzes in the British Museum. Greek, Roman & Etruscan.
(487)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
mythical figure/creature
Acquisition name
Purchased through:
John Doubleday
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Till
(sale)
Acquisition date
1844
Acquisition notes
Register records that this object was 'Lot 259' at the sale of Till's collection.
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1844,0521.11
Conservation
Treatment
: 22 Nov 2010