An Urn Decorated with a Mascaron, Rams' Heads Supporting a Garland between Shells, and Cloven Hoofs for Feet

Accession Number
1959/2.52

Title
An Urn Decorated with a Mascaron, Rams' Heads Supporting a Garland between Shells, and Cloven Hoofs for Feet

Artist(s)
Italian

Object Creation Date
mid 18th century

Medium & Support
graphite, pen and bistre ink with gray wash

Dimensions
6 7/8 in. x 4 9/16 in. ( 17.5 cm x 11.6 cm )

Credit Line
Museum Purchase

Primary Object Classification
Drawing

Primary Object Type
study

Collection Area
Western

Rights
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Keywords
head
heads (animal components)
rams
shells
shells (boats)
study
urns

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