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Planter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-18395

Description

Brass planter decorated w/ Hebrew letters near top/rim. Side decorated w/ images: 2 bearded men, 1 man, 3 pyramids, sphinx, animals, and 2 medallions.

Details

Descriptive Terms

planters (containers)
brass (alloy)
embossing
figure- and animal-derived motifs
men (male humans)
Brass
Embossed
Men
Pyramid
Sphinx
PLANTER

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

A.A. Vantine & Co.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 (H), 11 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.431

Places

New York state (United States)

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