Battling Marine Deities

Workshop of The Saracchi, Milan

1575–1600

Not on view

For a covered cup with somewhat similar marine figures, see 41.100.316a, b.

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Title: Battling Marine Deities
Maker: Workshop of The Saracchi, Milan
Date: 1575–1600
Culture: Italian, Milan
Medium: Rock crystal
Dimensions: Overall: 2 7/8 × 8 1/4 × 2 7/8 in. (7.3 × 21 × 7.3 cm)
Classification: Natural Substances-Rock Crystal
Credit Line: The F.O. Matthiessen Collection, Gift of Mrs. Emma Matthiessen, in memory of her husband, 1904
Object Number: 04.6.33
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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