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Miniature Stove
German
late 16th century
Object Place: Nurnberg (?)
Medium/Technique
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Height x width: 31 11/16 × 17 1/8 in., 12.7 cm (80.5 × 43.4 cm, 5 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Lloyd E. Hawes
Accession Number60.1304
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionGreen lead glaze. Rectangular base. First tier supported by reclining lions in front, S scrolls in rear; band of alternating animal masks and scrolled medallions; above, inserts of raised urn with flowers in arch, nude figures at corners, cornice divides smaller second tier of similar decoration which is supported on twisted columns in front. Railing of S scrolls at top; piece missing, other scrolls repaired. Missing front corner first tier, back corncer glued. Stoke hole in rear, vent above.
Provenance1960, Wilhelm Henrich (d. 1980), Frankfurt; 1960, sold by Henrich to the MFA for $1,200 [see note 1]. (Accession Date: December 14, 1960)
NOTE:
[1] Sold together with MFA objects 60.1302 through 60.1305.
NOTE:
[1] Sold together with MFA objects 60.1302 through 60.1305.