Mario Buccellati
Elephant, one of a pair

Proper right view

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Elephant, one of a pair
ArtistItalian, 1891–1965
CultureItalian
Titles
  • Elephant, one of a pair
Date1920–1950
MediumSterling silver, ivory, and wood
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 × 18 × 9 in. (31.8 × 45.7 × 22.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1154.2
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/1100"

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Proper left view
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