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Inkstand

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is an inkstand made in the 16th century Italy. This inkstand is in bronze and representing Medusa, Cupids, Nessus and Deianeira.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Inkstand, Medusa, Cupids, Nessus and Deianeira. Italian ca. 1500.
Physical description
Inkstand, bronze cast in relief, on four claw and acanthus feet. Representing a Medusa head within a laurel wreath flanked by Cupids (cover); a bust between cornucopia flanked by groups of Nessus and Deianeira (back & front); and a Medusa mask above a swag of laurel on either side.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.2in
  • Length: 9.4in
  • Width: 4.7in
Credit line
Bequeathed by D. M. Currie
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is an inkstand made in the 16th century Italy. This inkstand is in bronze and representing Medusa, Cupids, Nessus and Deianeira.
Collection
Accession number
M.161-1921

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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