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Three Marble Vases and a Sarcophagus, Etching by G.B. Piranesi

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About the Item

The central vase is carved with a priest and worshippers sacrificing the suovetaurilia (a boar, a ram and a bull), and is placed on a sarcophagus guarded by winged sphinxes. The left vase is carved with two birds eating grapes or berries, and the right one with acanthus decoration.
  • Attributed to:
    Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: X1stDibs: LU6067226601872

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