FDA-A.2213-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.2213-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
Pre-Columbian Cabinet
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Large green patinated bronze-mounted sapele and glazed breakfront display cabinet, two graduated long drawers, two deep drawers, one long and four short shelves, numbered in gilt with Roman numerals
Description
Inscription
Exterior with gilt Roman numerals: ‘IV'
Printed paper label inside cabinet, lettered: ‘Pre-Columbian'; and: ‘Facing Eternity'
Printed paper label inside cabinet, lettered: ‘Pre-Columbian'; and: ‘Facing Eternity'
Material
sapele wood
glass
bronze
gilding
glass
bronze
gilding
Physical description
Very large green patinated bronze-mounted sapele and glazed display cabinet; in the Egyptian Revival manner, with a triangular pediment surmounted by a stylised anthemion on the top and side, above a gilt Roman numeral and glazed panels, interposed by fluted demi-columns with stiff leaf lotus leaf collars, enclosing one long and four short shelves, above two graduated long drawers, and two deep drawers, with two turned handles on a plinth base
Production
Organisation
John Simpson Architects (Architect)
Date
2015
