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SOUTH GERMAN OR NORTH ITALIAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY
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A BRONZE INKWELL IN THE FORM OF HERCULES AND THE HYDRA
SOUTH GERMAN OR NORTH ITALIAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY
On an integrally cast naturalistic base and a modern rectangular ebonised wood plinth; the top of the tree stump cast separately, which lifts to reveal an inkwell; the underside of the lid cast with a coat of arms; dark brown patina with some lighter high points
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high; 9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high, overall
SOUTH GERMAN OR NORTH ITALIAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY
On an integrally cast naturalistic base and a modern rectangular ebonised wood plinth; the top of the tree stump cast separately, which lifts to reveal an inkwell; the underside of the lid cast with a coat of arms; dark brown patina with some lighter high points
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high; 9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high, overall
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