Mario Buccellati
Elephant, one of a pair

Proper left view

Public Domain

ArtistItalian, 1891–1965
CultureItalian
Titles
  • Elephant, one of a pair
Date1920–1950
MediumSterling silver, ivory, and wood
Dimensions12 1/2h × 18L × 9w inches

Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1154.1
Current Location
Rienzi
Entrance Hall
Exposé

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1996.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Plaque on underside engraved: "Mario Buccellati/Italy-800"

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Proper right view
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