Leopard holding a shield

Elkington & Co.

19th century, after 1600–1601 original · Silver on base metal · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This electrotype is after the 1600–1601 original in the treasure of the Kremlin, Moscow. It was probably a gift to Elizabeth I, sold by the "Great guilt Cuberd of State" in 1626, purchased by Tsar Mikhail Romanov in 1629.

Artist

Elkington & Co.

Date

19th century, after 1600–1601 original

Medium

Silver on base metal

Culture

British, Birmingham, after British, London original

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1883