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Vertical handle
Greco-Roman
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 15.2 cm (6 in.)
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number99.473
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 461; Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), p. 125 (additional published references).
DescriptionThe handle is formed into a series of waterleaves descending to tiny volutes. Below this, there is a dog's head in frontal view and, directly beneath, the mask of a young Triton. The Triton has eyes of silver, inlaid. Brownish green patina.
ProvenanceBy 1899: with E. P. Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Paris from a Neapolitan dealer, as he owned it in common with another Neapolitan it will be from South Italy probably.); purchased by MFA from E. P. Warren, 1899, for $ 32,500.00 (this is the total price for MFA 99.338-99.542)