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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
Edward II, (1284- 1327), 1830. Creator: UnknownEdward II, (1284- 1327), 1830. Edward II (1284- 1327) King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. He had a close
John, (1166-1216), 1830. Creator: UnknownJohn, (1166-1216), 1830. John (1166-1216) King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. Nicknamed John Lackland because he was not expected to inherit significant lands
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
The Virgin Annunciate, marble statue, 1519, (1881). Creator: Charles Martin HodgesThe Virgin Annunciate, marble statue, 1519, (1881). Etching of a sculpture of a kneeling woman, made at Lucca, Italy, by Nicolao di Matteo Civitali in the early 16th century
Mortar, 14th century?, (1881). Creator: W E MackanessMortar, 14th century?, (1881). Etching of a mortar, a receptacle used in cooking or pharmacy, in which ingredients are crushed or ground
Lamentation over the dead Christ, marble panel, c1470-1475, (1881). Creator: J. ILamentation over the dead Christ, marble panel, c1470-1475, (1881). Etching of a carved relief made by Bartolomeo Bellano in the early 1470s for the church of SS Trinita in Padua, Italy
Ivory book cover depicting God the Father, early 15th century, (1881). Creator: J BrookeIvory book cover depicting God the Father, early 15th century, (1881). Etching of the pierced relief cover of a book, made in Paris or Flanders
The Hildesheim Portable Altar, c1160-1170, (1881). Creator: W JonesThe Hildesheim Portable Altar, c1160-1170, (1881). Etching of a consecrated tablet for use as an altar, made in the 12th century at Hildesheim in Germany, possibly for the Cathedral of Hildesheim
Mandore, 1640, (1881). Creator: D JonesMandore, 1640, (1881). Etching of a mandore, an early version of the mandolin, in carved pearwood, ebony veneer and ivory. It was made by Boissart in France and is dated 1640
January, decorative wall tiles, c1860s, (1881). Creator: J M BensonJanuary, decorative wall tiles, c1860s, (1881). Detail of interior decoration in the Grill Room (now the Poynter Room) of the South Kensington Museum
Mace, 1696, (1881). Creator: W. W. McCartyMace, 1696, (1881). Etching of a silver ceremonial mace made in the late 17th century by Robert Goble in Cork, Ireland. From " The South Kensington Museum"
Powder flask, c1580-1600, (1881). Creator: W WisePowder flask, c1580-1600, (1881). Etching of a gilt bronze powder flask in the shape of a section of antler, made in Germany, possibly Nuremberg or Augsburg, in the late 16th century
Silver tankard, c1625, (1881). Creator: J BrookeSilver tankard, c1625, (1881). Etching of a silver-gilt lidded cup made by Esaias zur Linden in Nuremberg, Germany, in the early 17th century
Crucifixion scene, crozier, 1330-1340, (1881). Creator: W WiseCrucifixion scene, crozier, 1330-1340, (1881). Etching of the carved ivory head of a pastoral staff, made in Paris in the early 14th century
Pewter container, c1300, (1881). Creator: M SullivanPewter container, c1300, (1881). Etching of a pyx (container for storing consecrated bread used in the catholic mass) or salt cellar, made in England in the early 14th century
Head of a pastoral staff, 14th century?, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillHead of a pastoral staff, 14th century?, (1881). Etching of an ivory crozier head made in Paris, the openwork volute either being from the fourteenth or the nineteenth century
Coconut cup, c1585, (1881). Creator: Js GoepelCoconut cup, c1585, (1881). Etching of a mounted coconut, made in the late 16th century, possibly in Hamburg, Germany. The cup is decorated with malachite on the silver gilt mounts
Bronze vase, 16th or 19th century, (1881). Creator: R I StevensonBronze vase, 16th or 19th century, (1881). Etching of a vase with handles in the form of acanthus leaves, made in northern Italy, possibly Venice. The dating of this object has not been problematic
Reliquary, early 13th century, (1881). Creator: Js GoepelReliquary, early 13th century, (1881). Etching of a silver-gilt and rock crystal reliquary made in France by Hugo d Oignies, a lay brother at Oignies Priory
Walnut cabinet, mid 16th century?, (1881). Creator: J RandallWalnut cabinet, mid 16th century?, (1881). Etching of a piece of carved furniture, possibly made in France and dating from c1550. It is supported on feet in the form of animal claws
Henry I, (c1068-1135), 1830. Creator: UnknownHenry I, (c1068-1135), 1830. Henry I (c1068-1135) also known as Henry Beauclerc, fourth son of William the Conqueror educated in Latin and the liberal arts
Standing pyx, c1490-1520, (1881). Creator: Thomas RileyStanding pyx, c1490-1520, (1881). Etching of a pyx made in Cordoba, Spain, late 15th-early 16th century. A pyx is a container for storing communion bread - the host - used during catholic mass
Bronze inkstand, mid 16th century, (1881). Creator:s ThomasBronze inkstand, mid 16th century, (1881). Etching of an inkstand supported by three figures of satyrs, decorated with masks and foliated ornament. It was made in Italy, probably Padua
Detail of the Syon Cope, 1310-1320. (1881). Creator: J. I. WilliamsonDetail of the Syon Cope, 1310-1320. (1881). Etching of embroidered figures on an ecclesiastical cape made in England in the early 14th century
