Figure of an Ostrich and Blackamoor

CultureAustrian
Titles
  • Figure of an Ostrich and Blackamoor
DateLate 19th century
PlaceAustria
MediumEnamelled silver, hardstone, ruby, pearl, lapis, emerald
Dimensions6 7/8h × 4w × 3 7/8d inches

Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1402
Not on view

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1996.

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