Design for a Powder Flask

Anonymous, German, 16th century German
 Formerly attributed to Wendel Dietterlin, the Elder German

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Powder flask decorated with an all over pattern of strapwork. In the middle of the design Athena is shown as a victory goddess holding a palm branch. Two angels hold up a laurel wreath above her head. She is flanked on both sides by a seated (conquered) soldier who is part of a weapon trophy.

Design for a Powder Flask, Anonymous, German, 16th century ?, Pen and brown ink, blue-green and pale brown wash

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