A pair of Chenets

CultureFrench
Titles
  • A pair of Chenets
Datec. 1710–1740
Probable placeParis, France
MediumGilt bronze
Dimensions.1: 14 7/8 × 9 1/8 × 7 1/4 in. (37.8 × 23.2 × 18.4 cm)
.2: 14 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 7 1/8 in. (37.5 × 24.1 × 18.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, museum purchase funded by the Audrey Jones Beck bequest and the Rienzi Society, with additional funding from Isla and Tommy Reckling in honor of Lowell Collins; Meg Goodman and Mike Bonini; Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III, by exchange; Mr. and Mrs. John Goodman; Mr. and Mrs. Luke McConn; Mr. and Mrs. Brad Tucker; Mr. and Mrs. Cliffe Reckling; and various other donors
Object number2004.137.1,.2
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
207 Powell Gallery
On view

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
Provenance[Stiebel, Ltd., New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2004.

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