Inkstand cover

Description

Cover for a triangular bronze inkstand, surmounted by a figure of St John the Evangelist with his symbol, an eagle; Italian, probably Venice or North-East Italy, late 16th century?

Museum reference

A.1877.20.46 A

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Inkstand cover

Production information

Unknown
Venice, Italy, Southern Europe
Unknown
North-East Italy, Italy, Southern Europe

Date

Late 16th century

Materials

Bronze

Physical description

Bronze

Associations

Depicted: Saint John the Evangelist

Exhibitions

• Art of Living (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland

• The Age of Titian: Venetian Renaissance Art from Scottish Collections (05 Aug 2004 - 05 Dec 2004)
  Royal Scottish Academy

On display

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