Ewer
1560-1585 (made)
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With leaf-shaped spout and dragon handle, engraved with various classical subjects and busts in medallions; there are also signs of the zodiac with inscriptions.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast and engraved |
| Brief description | Ewer, cast and engraved brass, Croatia, (Dalmatia), Sibenik, designed and made by Orazio Fortezza, 1560-1585 |
| Physical description | With leaf-shaped spout and dragon handle, engraved with various classical subjects and busts in medallions; there are also signs of the zodiac with inscriptions. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Gallery label | EWER
Bronze, engraved with classical scenes, signs of the zodiac, and arms of Cicogna
Signed: Hortivs Sibenici
Italian (Venetian); middle of the 16th century |
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| Accession number | 8430-1863 |
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| Record created | January 12, 2004 |
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