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Key: MAR.M.219-1912

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Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

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Description

Iron, with piped stem, collar in the form of a Corinthian capital and bow composed of two prancing horses back to back surmounted by a mask, at the top, a ring for suspension. French, 16th century.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator, Charles Brinsley Marlay (1831-1912)

Legal notes

C. B. Marley Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 14.5 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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.219-1912
Primary reference Number: 139862

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 13 March 2025

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

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