Cast bronze thimble
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
12th century-13th century
This cast bronze thimble is catalogued as part of a group of Hispano-Moresque thimbles. It features an elongated, conical form tapering towards a small, distinct rounded top. The exterior body displays dimpling across the upper and central sections, bordered by incised horizontal bands and decorative markings around the lower rim.
The object was produced in Spain, specifically associated with Andalusia, by an unknown maker. Its production dates to the 12th century or 13th century, though alternate museum notes record a broader date range of 900 to 1299. Museum records note that among the group of thimbles, three are conical and others are more rounded, with the largest specimen carrying an Arabic inscription at the tip.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
The thimble is part of a group of "Hispano-Arab" thimbles from Andalusia, acquired under Registered File number 1929/10841. While museum registers describe them as 12th or 13th century, an inserted list indicates a broader range of 900–1299.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- cast bronze
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Unknown
- Place recorded
- Spain
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- Group of thimbles
- Museum object number
- T.164-1929
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.