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Gold book cover, 19th century, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsGold book cover, 19th century, (1881). Etching of an embossed and enamelled book cover, made in Europe, probably in the 19th century
Writing tablets, 1690-1700, (1881). Creator: W HarbuttWriting tablets, 1690-1700, (1881). Etching of ivory tablets with gilded silver cover, made by J C Schmidt in Augsburg, Germany, in the late 17th century
Silver-handled knife, c1470?, (1881). Creator: Js DominySilver-handled knife, c1470?, (1881). Etching of a knife ascribed to Pollaiuolo, decorated with scenes including the Judgment of Paris and the Judgment of Solomon
Pyxis, c964 AD, (1881). Creator: M SullivanPyxis, c964 AD, (1881). Etching of a small cylindrical ivory box made in the mid 10th century, at Medina Azahara, Cordoba, Spain
Branched altar cross, 14th-15th century, (1881). Creator: Js GoepelBranched altar cross, 14th-15th century, (1881). Etching of a silver parcel-gilt cross, the crucifix made c1350, and the figures and base made 1464-1474 by Hans Rutenzwig or his workshop, in Basel
Design for a jug, (1881). Creator: UnknownDesign for a jug, (1881). A jug or ewer decorated with a triumphant procession of Venus across the sea, attended by tritons, nymphs, and cupids
Pyx, 1500-1700, (1881). Creator:s ThomasPyx, 1500-1700, (1881). Etching of a carved boxwood pyx, possibly made in Venice or the Balkans, between the 16th and 17th centuries
The Ceramic Gallery, South Kensington Museum, c1876, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsThe Ceramic Gallery, South Kensington Museum, c1876, (1881). Interior view of the Ceramics Gallery, a tiled and painted room housing the Museums collection of pottery and porcelain
Silver gilt spoon, late 15th century, (1881). Creator: R I StevensonSilver gilt spoon, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a short-handled spoon made in Denmark, engraved on the bowl with the figures of St Anne, the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ
Bust of Pope Innocent X, c1690, (1881). Creator: Bernard CollierBust of Pope Innocent X, c1690, (1881). Etching of a bronze portrait bust of Giambattista Pamphili, Innocent X (1574-1655), made posthumously by Domenico Guidi in Rome
Wooden diptych with scenes from the Book of Genesis, mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: W WiseWooden diptych with scenes from the Book of Genesis, mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of a carved and glazed diptych of boxwood and oak, made in Germany before 1860
Head of a Tau Cross, c1140-1150, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert SlocombeHead of a Tau Cross, c1140-1150, (1881). Etching of a tau or T-shaped cross head, made in France in the mid 12th century, of walrus ivory inlaid with coloured pastes
Silver tea caddy, 1716, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillSilver tea caddy, 1716, (1881). Etching of a tea caddy made in the early 18th century in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, by Johannes Van Der Lely. The chased decoration features a monogram and coat of arms
Cutlery case, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillCutlery case, (1881). Etching of an undated container for for cutlery, made of silver and painted wood, described as Continental
Section of the Tijou Screen, late 17th century, (1881). Creator: J BrookeSection of the Tijou Screen, late 17th century, (1881). Etching of one of the twelve sections of a wrought iron screen, designed c1690 by the Huguenot ironworker Jean Tijou for the gardens at Hampton
Silver cup, 1580-1600, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsSilver cup, 1580-1600, (1881). Etching of a cup made as a trial piece of work, or masterpiece, that met an agreed standard of workmanship
Terracotta bust of a young man, c1860s, (1881). Creator: William H JobbinsTerracotta bust of a young man, c1860s, (1881). Etching of a portrait bust made c1850-1868 in Florence by Giovanni Bastianini
Bronze lamp, 19th century?, (1881). Creator: M SullivanBronze lamp, 19th century?, (1881). Etching of a lamp in the form of an asss head, round which a dwarf is clinging. It was probably made in Italy, possibly in the 16th century, or more likely later
Carved openwork box, 1500-c1860, (1881). Creator: W TuckerCarved openwork box, 1500-c1860, (1881). Etching of a small coffer of boxwood with engraved ivory fillets and wrought brass handle, made in France
Chinese potters at work, design for stained glass window, c1870, (1881). CreatorChinese potters at work, design for stained glass window, c1870, (1881). Two Panels of Windows in the Gallery of the Museum Containing Pottery in the South Kensington Museum, by William Bell Scott
One Bay of the Water-Colour Galleries, 1860s, (1881). Creator: A ReidOne Bay of the Water-Colour Galleries, 1860s, (1881). A proposal for ornamenting one of the bays of the National Competition Gallery in the South Kensington Museum in London
Walnut chest, (1881). Creator: Andrew Fingar BrophyWalnut chest, (1881). Etching of a walnut wood chest, resting on carved lions. It was made before 1856. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations
Agate cup, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillAgate cup, (1881). Etching of a cup made of agate with silver mounts, made in Britain by Roger Flint. It was bought in 1867 as an Elizabethan masterpiece
Jupiter, firedog, late 16th century, (1881). Creator: J BrookeJupiter, firedog, late 16th century, (1881). Etching of a bronze firedog in the form of the Roman god Jupiter, one of a pair made c1570-1600 by Giuseppe de Levis in Verona, Italy
Stoneware jug, c1590?, (1881). Creator: F BrownStoneware jug, c1590?, (1881). Etching of a jug with silver mounts, possibly made in England in the late 16th century. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations
Shell cup, late 17th century?, (1881). Creator: T CharbonnierShell cup, late 17th century?, (1881). Etching of a trochus shell mounted in silver to form a goblet or cup, possibly made in Germany. The stem is in the form of dolphin
Designs for grotesque friezes, 16th century, (1881). Creator: UnknownDesigns for grotesque friezes, 16th century, (1881). Three proposals for architectural ornament, school of Perino del Vaga, Italy. Woodcut after drawings made in Italy, early-mid 16th century
Miniature altar, 1500-1570, (1881). Creator: D JonesMiniature altar, 1500-1570, (1881). Etching of a boxwood and silver house-altar, probably made in the Netherlands, 16th century
Copper gilt pyx, mid 15th century?, (1881). Creator: M SullivanCopper gilt pyx, mid 15th century?, (1881). Etching of a hexagonal pyx (container for the host used in the Eucharist), possibly made in England, Germany, or Flanders
Decorations of the West Dining-Room, South Kensington Museum, c1865, (1881). Creator: UnknownDecorations of the West Dining-Room, South Kensington Museum, c1865, (1881). Design for panels, depicting female figures and decorative foliage
Design for a candelabrum, 16th century, (1881). Creator: UnknownDesign for a candelabrum, 16th century, (1881). Italian design for a candlestick, featuring winged sphinxes and garlands. Engraving after a copy of a drawing by Francesco Salviati
Double cup, c1590, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsDouble cup, c1590, (1881). Etching of one half of double standing cup, made in Germany by Hans Petzold of Nuremberg, (bowl and stem) and Christoph Lencker of Augsburg, (foot)
Details of Staircase Decoration, c1870s, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsDetails of Staircase Decoration, c1870s, (1881). Etching of tiles on the West Staircase, leading to the Ceramic Gallery, in the South Kensington Museum in London
Silver gilt book cover, (1881). Creator: W JonesSilver gilt book cover, (1881). Etching of an undated filigree book cover, listed under the category Fakes. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations
Incense burner in the form of an eagle, c1860, (1881). Creator: J. I. WilliamsonIncense burner in the form of an eagle, c1860, (1881). Etching of a hammered iron burner made in Japan in the 19th century, a decorative yet functional object
Silver book clasps, (1881). Creator: W E MackanessSilver book clasps, (1881). Etching of clasps used in bookbinding. The central one is possibly French, and may date from c1690. The others are a pair
Silver table ornament, 1680-1699, (1881). Creator: Thomas Benjamin KenningtonSilver table ornament, 1680-1699, (1881). Etching of an ornament or salt cellar decorated with dolphins, made in the late 17th century by silversmith Sebastian Juvarra of Messina, Sicily
Lamp in the form of Sphinx-like Sea Creature, c1510-1530, (1881). Creator: W. W. McCartyLamp in the form of Sphinx-like Sea Creature, c1510-1530, (1881). Etching of a bronze lamp (or inkstand?), made in the workshop of Severo da Ravenna, Italy, early 16th century
Monstrance, late 16th century, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsMonstrance, late 16th century, (1881). Etching of a copper-gilt monstrance, made c1575-1600 in Spain. Monstrances were used to display the Eucharist so that it could be seen and venerated
Wood and leather casket, 1350-1370, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert SlocombeWood and leather casket, 1350-1370, (1881). Etching of a small box, made in the mid 14th century, possibly in the Netherlands
Silver gilt cup and cover, 1669-1670, (1881). Creator: W T RobertsSilver gilt cup and cover, 1669-1670, (1881). Etching of a two-handled cagework presentation cup, made in London in the late 17th century
Central or Loan Court, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsCentral or Loan Court, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). View of the South Court, a vast two-storey glass roofed gallery, which was considered the centrepiece of the Museum
Porphyry ewer, 1468-1491, (1881). Creator: R I StevensonPorphyry ewer, 1468-1491, (1881). Etching of a lidded ewer made in Mechelen, Flanders, by Seger van Steynemoelen, mid-late 15th century
Iron casket, c1400, (1881). Creator: J BrookeIron casket, c1400, (1881). Etching of a double coffer or casket with divided lids, made in France in the early 15th century. It was probably designed as a strong box for a church
Bellows, c1530, (1881). Creator: D JonesBellows, c1530, (1881). Etching of a set of walnut wood bellows, partly gilded, with bronze, leather and silk velvet, made in Italy in the early 16th century
Original design for a vase or ewer, (1881). Creator: UnknownOriginal design for a vase or ewer, (1881). A jug or ewer decorated with masks, and naked figures of boys pouring water. Engraving after an undated drawing
Bronze door knocker, c1550-1600, (1881). Creator: W HarbuttBronze door knocker, c1550-1600, (1881). Etching of a door knocker made in Italy in the second half of 16th century. It is in the form of two stylised dolphins
Door knocker with dolphins and satyrs, early 17th century, (1881). Creator: John EmmsDoor knocker with dolphins and satyrs, early 17th century, (1881). Etching of a bronze knocker made c1600-1625 in Venice or Brescia, Italy