A square tower supported on four lions and surmounted by a domed cover carrying a figure of Justice.
The Vyvyan Salt by Unknown Artist, 1592
© V&A Picture Library
Details
- Medium:
- Silver-gilt with painted glass
- Dimensions:
- 41 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £1,000 ( Total: £3,500)
- Acquired in:
- 1925
It has panel of verre eglomise (glass decorated with gold and silver leaf and colour). The silver is embossed with masks and fruit.
Provenance
Vyvyans of Trelowarren, Cornwall
Venue details
V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum)
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London
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020 7942 2000
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