Alfonso Patanazzi
Two Shell Cups

CultureItalian
Titles
  • Two Shell Cups
Datec. 1601–1625
MediumTin-glazed earthenware
DimensionsEach: 4 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (10.8 × 13.3 × 16.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Director's Accessions Endowment
Object number2018.232.1,.2
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
203 Crane Gallery
On view

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Object Type
ProvenancePossibly Sir Andrew Fountaine (1676-1753) and by descent until 1884; [Christie, Manson & Woods, London, June 16–19, 1884]; Scarsdale, New York, private collection, reputed to be that of Howard I. Stein (1949-2017); [Peachtree & Bennett Auction Gallery, Atlanta, 15 April 2013, Lot 54); [Bazaart, 2018]

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