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Bowl with Handles

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-311264

Description

Bronze bowl with two handles, winged lion holding a book on one side, a lion in a shield over a band with letters "MDCC" is on the other.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bowls (vessels)
bronze (metal)
Knickknack
Bowl, Decorative
Bowl, Decorative

Inscription

"Shady Hill"

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1990.270

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