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Suit of Armour of the Earl of Southampton

Unknown artist, c. 1595

Etched and gilt all over against a blued ground with repeating pattern of entwined laurel branches and knotted serpents, with birds and insects in the interspaces. Embellished with red velvet straps and borders picked out in gold thread.

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Title of artwork, date

Suit of Armour of the Earl of Southampton, c. 1595

Date supported

1985

Medium and material

Steel, leather, fabric lining

Grant

50000

Total cost

367950

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