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Design for the decoration of a niche, late 16th century, (1881). Creator: UnknownDesign for the decoration of a niche, late 16th century, (1881). Woodcut after a drawing made in Florence, on which is inscribed in a later hand on the mount Original design for a niche by Perino del
Trochus shell cup and lid, 1618-1625, (1881). Creator:s ThomasTrochus shell cup and lid, 1618-1625, (1881). Etching of a cup made from a shell by Abraham Lotter II in Augsurg, Germany, early 17th century
Pewter ewer, 1580-1600, (1881). Creator: W. W. McCartyPewter ewer, 1580-1600, (1881). Etching of a decorative jug designed by Francois Briot and made in France in the late 16th century
Ivory mirror case depicting the Storming of the Castle of Love, early-mid 14th century, (1881). Etching of a circular mirror case squared off by corner terminals in the form of crouching lions
Metal box with lid, c1600, (1881). Creator: W E MackanessMetal box with lid, c1600, (1881). Etching of a decorated container (for tobacco?) made in the Netherlands, of bell metal, a form of bronze
Water-Colour Gallery, 1860s, (1881). Creator: UnknownWater-Colour Gallery, 1860s, (1881). Interior of a room containing a display of watercolour drawings in the South Kensington Museum in London
Bronze pedestal, late 15th century, (1881). Creator: D JonesBronze pedestal, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a pedestal or inkstand, made in Florence. The decoration includes four reliefs of Dionysiac figures
Porcelain pot, 16th century?, (1881). Creator: Z PritchardPorcelain pot, 16th century?, (1881). Etching of a jug mounted on a piece of plate bearing the hall mark of 1585. It is quite possible that the jug may be much older than even the end of
Design for a wall or ceiling decoration in the grotesque taste, 16th century, (1881). Renaissance design for architectural ornament
Incense boat, 1550-1600, (1881). Creator: F BrownIncense boat, 1550-1600, (1881). Etching of a boat-shaped container used for storing the incense used in Catholic ritual. It is constructed of rock crystal with silver mounts, partially gilded
Oak cabinet, late 15th century, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert SlocombeOak cabinet, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a piece of carved furniture, possibly Flemish, decorated with figures of the cardinal virtues
Ivory box, 750- 850 AD, (1881). Creator: M SullivanIvory box, 750- 850 AD, (1881). Etching of a container carved from a single piece of ivory in the 8th or 9th century, possibly in Egypt or Syria
Pastoral staff, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: J A D CampbellPastoral staff, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of the head of a gilt metal crozier, an eccliastical item used by Christian clergy. It was made c1800-1862, and is listed as Continental
Crystal cruet, 14th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillCrystal cruet, 14th century, (1881). Etching of a small ewer made 1340-1350 in Paris, of rock crystal, with gilt-silver and enamel
Decorative object, (1881). Creator: UnknownDecorative object, (1881). Design for a bucket. Etching of an ornate object with a handle formed of two dolphins. Below, four mermaids with extended and upraised arms
Bronze hand bell, c1530-c1570, (1881). Creator: W E MackanessBronze hand bell, c1530-c1570, (1881). Etching of a small bell with the arms of the Lippomani family of Venice, made in Italy (probably the Veneto), in the mid 16th century
Tankard, early 17th century?, (1881). Creator: W HarbuttTankard, early 17th century?, (1881). Etching of a tankard, possibly made in Germany at the beginning of the 17th century
Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Creator: J BrookeDagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Etching of a carved ivory dagger with its sheath, made in northern Italy, probably Venice, in the late 14th century
Silver plaque, 16th century?, (1881). Creator: D JonesSilver plaque, 16th century?, (1881). Etching of a parcel-gilt plaque depicting the Deposition from the Cross, made in Spain, possibly in the 16th century
The Sheepshanks Gallery, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsThe Sheepshanks Gallery, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Interior view showing exhibition space designed by Captain Francis Fowke
Nautilus shell mounted in silver gilt, 1613, (1881). Creator: J P FraserNautilus shell mounted in silver gilt, 1613, (1881). Etching of a cup made from a shell by Nicols van der Kemp, Utrecht, Netherlands, early 17th century
Silver Gilt Morse, mid 15th century?, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsSilver Gilt Morse, mid 15th century?, (1881). Etching of a morse (clasp for a liturgical vestment), possibly made in Germany
Bust of Pope Alexander VIII, c1690, (1881). Creator: Thomas RileyBust of Pope Alexander VIII, c1690, (1881). Etching of a bronze portrait bust of Alexander VIII, made in Italy by Domenico Guidi. Alexander (born Pietro Ottoboni), was Pope from 1689-1691
Glass beaker and cover, 1550-1620, (1881). Creator: J. I. WilliamsonGlass beaker and cover, 1550-1620, (1881). Etching of a gilt drinking glass with moulded gilt decoration, made in the Southern Netherlands in the mid-late 16th century-early 17th century
Brass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Creator: J BrookeBrass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Etching of a warming pan with perforated and engraved lid, made in England. The decoration shows a man and woman on a stylised floral ground
Ivory tryptich, 1470-1500, (1881). Creator: D JonesIvory tryptich, 1470-1500, (1881). Etching of a small small portable altar of carved ivory, made in France in the late 15th century
Silver cup and lid, c1550, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillSilver cup and lid, c1550, (1881). Etching of a silver gilt cup set with onyx cameos, made in Germany in the mid 16th century. The cameos, which show classical heads, may be Roman
Oak chest, 1460-1480, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert SlocombeOak chest, 1460-1480, (1881). Etching of a 15th-century carved oak cupboard or credence of Gothic design, possibly made in Flanders or Germany
Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Creator: J BrookeBronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Etching of a door knocker, made in Italy in the mid 16th century. The escutcheon is formed by a lions head in high relief
Pyx, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: R I StevensonPyx, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of a silver-gilt pyx made in a workshop in the Rhineland, Germany. A pyx is a container used to carry the consecrated host (Eucharist)
The Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillThe Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Etching of a bronze oil lamp made in the early 16th century in Padua, Italy, by Andrea Riccio, and acquired at the Cadogan sale in 1865
Design for a tureen or salt cellar, mid 16th century, (1881). Creator: UnknownDesign for a tureen or salt cellar, mid 16th century, (1881). Engraving of a decorative vessel supported on three goats. Woodcut after a drawing of 1540-1550 by Giulio Romano who had been one of
Cross, mid 14th century?, (1881). Creator: M SullivanCross, mid 14th century?, (1881). Etching of a jewelled crucifix. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions
Steel key plate, early 18th century, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsSteel key plate, early 18th century, (1881). Etching of a chiselled steel escutcheon from a casket, made in France. The plate bears a bust portrait of King Louis XIV, in profile
East Dining or Grill Room, c1860s, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsEast Dining or Grill Room, c1860s, (1881). View showing the interior decoration in the Grill Room (now the Poynter Room) of the South Kensington Museum
The Reichenau Crozier, 1351, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert SlocombeThe Reichenau Crozier, 1351, (1881). Etching of a copper gilt crozier made in the mid 14th century, probably at Konstanz in Germany
Ivory casket lid, 965 to 970 AD, (1881). Creator: W JonesIvory casket lid, 965 to 970 AD, (1881). Etching of the carved lid of a box, made in Al-Andalus (Andalucia, Spain), possibly at Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba, in the mid 10th century
Heart-shaped box, c1650-1699, (1881). Creator: A A BradburyHeart-shaped box, c1650-1699, (1881). Etching showing two views of a silver filigree box, made mid-late 17th century, possibly in France
Bronze inkstand, mid-late 16th century, (1881). Creator: W. W. McCartyBronze inkstand, mid-late 16th century, (1881). Etching of an inkstand, made in Venice in the second half of the 16th century, in the style of Tiziano Aspetti. Three cupids support the body
Silver monstrance or reliquary, 15th century, (1881). Creator:s ThomasSilver monstrance or reliquary, 15th century, (1881). Etching of a silver religious item, possibly made in France. It is missing the original glass
Mortar, 1545?, (1881). Creator: W. W. McCartyMortar, 1545?, (1881). Etching of a mortar of base metal, possibly made in Germany or Flanders in the mid 16th century. From " The South Kensington Museum"
Crystal crucifix, c1550, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert SlocombeCrystal crucifix, c1550, (1881). Etching of a cross of rock crystal, made somewhere in western Europe in the mid 16th century
Bronze lamp, c1500-1550, (1881). Creators: Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, J EmmsBronze lamp, c1500-1550, (1881). Etching of an oil lamp made in the workshop of Severo da Ravenna, in Padua or Ravenna in Italy, in the first half of the 16th century
Reliquary Cross, 10th century, (1881). Creator: A A BradburyReliquary Cross, 10th century, (1881). Etching of an Anglo Saxon crucifix made c900-1000 AD, possibly in Winchester or Germany
Folding-Chair, Walnut Wood, 16th-17th centuries?, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert SlocombeFolding-Chair, Walnut Wood, 16th-17th centuries?, (1881). Etching of a childs folding chair in carved walnut, Flemish. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations
Two silver cups, 17th century?, (1881). Creator: R I StevensonTwo silver cups, 17th century?, (1881). Etching of two silver-gilt drinking cups or beakers. The one on the left was made c1600 in Wesel in the German Rhineland
Cartouche, mid 16th century, (1881). Creator: UnknownCartouche, mid 16th century, (1881). Design for a cartouche framed in strapwork, in the manner of Rosso Fiorentinos stucco work at Fontainebleau
Bronze vase, 16th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillBronze vase, 16th century, (1881). Etching of a vase and lid made in France, the body supported on four lions paws. The cover features a statuette of a boy holding an armorial shield with three fish