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Inkwell supported by three winged tritons

possibly 19th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Inkwell supported by three winged tritons
  • Date: possibly 19th century
  • Culture: Italian, Veneto (Venice?)
  • Medium: Brown glass (ink receptacle); copper alloy.
  • Dimensions: H. 19.1 cm.
  • Classification: Metalwork-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1373
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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