Iron, a capital of Corinthian type supports the bow, composed of two long-necked sphinxes back to back resting on the out-stretched wings of a grotesque figure, at the top, a ring for suspension. French, 16th century
History note: Unknown before testator
C. B. Marlay Bequest
Length: 13.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
16th Century
Circa
1500
-
1600
Accession number: MAR.M.222-1912
Primary reference Number: 139864
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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