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Desk ornament

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-285688

Description

Small bronze desk ornament of the Temple of Vesta mounted on a circular stepped base made of a orange and rust red marble. Temple is circular, with circular roof with large center oculus, with classical columns with Corinthian capitals, one intentionally missing its upper half, surrounding a circular walled center. . Bronze has dark brown patina.

Details

Descriptive Terms

knickknacks
bronze (metal)
marble (rock)
Desk

Inscription

"Th. Sedgewick 3rd" (Black ink on tape)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Italy

Dimensions

4 (H), 4 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Susan Norton

Accession Number

1990.258

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