Inkstand
second half 16th century (made)
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This bronze inkstand and cover, with a figure of Hope, is made in the style of Tiziano Aspetti, in Venice in the second half of the 16th century.
Three cupids support the body of the inkstand; the cover is surmounted by a female figure holding an anchor (Hope).
Three cupids support the body of the inkstand; the cover is surmounted by a female figure holding an anchor (Hope).
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Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Bronze inkstand and cover with a figure of Hope, style of Aspetti, Italian (Venice), second half of the 16th century. |
Physical description | Bronze, triangular inkstand with cover; three cupids support the body of the inkstand; the cover is surmounted by a female figure holding an anchor (Hope). |
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Summary | This bronze inkstand and cover, with a figure of Hope, is made in the style of Tiziano Aspetti, in Venice in the second half of the 16th century. Three cupids support the body of the inkstand; the cover is surmounted by a female figure holding an anchor (Hope). |
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Accession number | 5908-1859 |
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Record created | December 16, 2003 |
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