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Monkey & Leopard with Mythical Beast & 2 shields

Unknown artist, 16th century

1) Marble sculptured group depicting a monkey seated with its fore paws resting on a dog, 2) Marble sculptured group depicting a leopard seated on a monster with ram's horns, 3) a rectangular shield with the arms of the Gambara family, 4) oval shield with the arms of the Barbarini family. The two shields are currently unlocated in the collection. All part of a collection of architectural sculpture from Morton's House, Corfe Castle

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Title of artwork, date

Monkey & Leopard with Mythical Beast & 2 shields, 16th century

Date supported

1931

Medium and material

Istrian stone & marble

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