Intaglio
Category
Glass
Date
Unknown
Materials
Coloured glass
Measurements
6 mm (H); 18 mm (W); 20 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32551.48
Summary
Amber coloured glass intaglio featuring two men, one in armour holding a shield in his left hand and a sword in his right. The other figure is naked kneeling on a rock, arms outstretched, holding a small figure which appears to have been pierced by an arrow.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.