Hexagonal Base of an Inkstand (Related to 1999-99-2b)
Patanazzi family, Italian (active Urbino)
Geography:
Made in Urbino, Italy, Europe
Date:
Late 16th centuryMedium:
Tin-enameled earthenware (maiolica)Dimensions:
4 3/4 x 17 3/16 x 10 3/8 inches (12.1 x 43.7 x 26.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and Sculpture
1999-99-2bCredit Line:
The Howard I. and Janet H. Stein Collection, in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Museum, 1999
Made in Urbino, Italy, Europe
Date:
Late 16th centuryMedium:
Tin-enameled earthenware (maiolica)Dimensions:
4 3/4 x 17 3/16 x 10 3/8 inches (12.1 x 43.7 x 26.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and Sculpture
* Gallery 254, European Art 1500-1850, second floor (Rubenstein Gallery)
Accession Number:1999-99-2bCredit Line:
The Howard I. and Janet H. Stein Collection, in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Museum, 1999
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Inkstands with elaborate sculptural lids have often survived incomplete. This piece once held a third figure in the center of the boat, of which only the feet remain. If the feet were originally those of Christ, the scene depicted was the miraculous draught of fishes.
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