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20th Century Italian Bronze Inkwell with Bull Heads and Putti Embracing Lion
About the Item
From Italy an early 20th century bronze inkwell resting on a double circular marble base, in black marble and Italian Alpi green marble. The body of the inkwell has a tripod base with taurine legs decorated by alternating masks of putti, grapes and and bulls’ heads.
The cover is surmounted by the figure of an angel embracing a lion. Garlands of flowers and human masks throughout the basement.
The ink glass is missing.
In good condition with a beautiful patina.
Height 18.5 cm x diameter 13 cm
A rare antique desk accessory from a Milanese private collection.This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago requires a governative license for export called Belle Arti. The shipping may require additional 2-3 handling weeks to require and get the license according to the final destination of the artwork.
Measures: Height 10.2 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Depth 9 cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Diameter: 5.12 in (13 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1910
- Condition:Inside missing ink glass.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
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