Horn

After an original by Jacob Mores

19th century, after 1597–1609 original

Not on view

This electrotype is after a late 16th–early 17th century original (1597–1609), at the time of reproduction in the treasury of the Kremlin, Moscow.

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Provenance

Title: Horn
Maker: Elkington & Co. (British, Birmingham, 1829–1963)
Maker: After an original by Jacob Mores (Hamburg, 1540–ca. 1612, master 1579)
Date: 19th century, after 1597–1609 original
Culture: British, Birmingham, after German or Russian original
Medium: Ivory with silver-gilt mountings, rubies
Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 13 13/16 × 19 1/8 × 4 1/2 in. (35.1 × 48.6 × 11.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Electrotype
Credit Line: Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1883
Object Number: 83.18.211
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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