Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figurine: serves as a container lid
Object Number:
INV.646
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Bronze figurine of a seated male figure on circular base; figure holds his head with one hand and grasps a bottle in the other; a dead bird lies near his feet; upper body, which is cast separately and joined with a hinge, serves as container lid.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
