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A Pair of Nast Urns with Mythological Scenes
About the Item
On the reverse each vase shows a contrasting contemporary scene of nature. One presents a family of swans swimming. The other a family of ducks swimming in a small pond.
The gilded handles have molded bird's head finials.
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:c1820
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- Seller Location:Katonah, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 28/65801stDibs: 090429866528
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