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Capital: M.2-1910

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Purchased from Durlacher Bros.

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, purchased from Durlacher Bros.

Measurements and weight

Height: 1 5/8 in
Width: 2 3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1910-07-09) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

14th Century, Early
Production date: circa AD 1300

Components of the work

Finish composed of gilt

Materials used in production

Copper

Techniques used in production

Copper gilding : Copper-gilt

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1910
Primary reference Number: 30681
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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