Inkstand
late 16th century (made)
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This inkstand in bronze was probably made in the late 16th century Italy. This is triangular on three lion feet and with a coat of arms, emblems and mottoes.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Inkstand with a coat of arms, emblems and mottoes. Italian late 16th century. |
| Physical description | Inkstand in bronze. Triangular, on three lion feet and with cover formed of three volutes surmounted by a knob. In the middle of the sides are the following, a coat of arms surmounted by a crest with motto SIC MITIOR; an emblem with a sun and moon above a landscape with ET DIE ET NOCTV, and emblem with a tree towards which four birds are flying with HINC SANITAS. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "SIC MITIOR," "ET DIE ET NOCTV," "HINC SANITAS" |
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| Summary | This inkstand in bronze was probably made in the late 16th century Italy. This is triangular on three lion feet and with a coat of arms, emblems and mottoes. |
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| Accession number | M.2:1-1947 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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