Birdcage
Artist
Miguel María Martel(Mexican, born Spain, 1769–c.1816)Mexican, born Spain, 1769–c.1816
CultureMexican
Titles
- Birdcage
DateLate 18th century
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 17 13/16 × 15 3/4 in. dia., 2360gm (45.3 × 40 cm)
Lid (Tubular Form): 11 5/8 × 16 3/8 × 9 7/16 in. (29.5 × 41.6 × 24 cm)
Tray (Base): 1 7/16 × 15 3/4 in. dia.(3.7 × 40 cm)
Lid (Tubular Form): 11 5/8 × 16 3/8 × 9 7/16 in. (29.5 × 41.6 × 24 cm)
Tray (Base): 1 7/16 × 15 3/4 in. dia.(3.7 × 40 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, museum purchase funded by the Rienzi Accessions Endowment and the Rienzi Society
Object number2026.84
Not on view
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Department
RienziObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
N/A
Crown (City of Mexico); Eagle (tax); Owner’s mark: JO.
Assay master: Antonio Forcada.
Assay master: Antonio Forcada.
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