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Gilt Bronze Double Inkstand with Zeus
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Mythology |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 12 ½” x 7” x 5” high |
This 19th century gilt bronze double inkstand, Rococo in style with curving ornamentation. The face of Zeus sits within a shell detailed with oak leaves and acorns.
Sold for $240 in December 2023
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