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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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