Pillar salt in three sections, decorated with strapwork, fruit, flowers and grotesque masks. The finial is formed as a warrior and the four feet as horses. Hallmark on all 3 parts London 1584-5, makers mark a jug, unidentified.
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Title of artwork, date
The Cosway Salt, 1584–1585
Date supported
1990
Medium and material
Silver-gilt
Dimensions
21 cm
Grant
20000
Total cost
377300
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