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Silver Baptismal Bowl

c. 1936

Giacinto Capelli

Associated Names

Giacinto Capelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a detailed drawing of a silver bowl with ornate engravings in the center, including a coat of arms or emblem. The color palette is monochromatic grayscale, and the bowl is positioned centrally within a rectangular border. The artist's signature "G. Capelli" is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 30 cm (9 x 11 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 1/4" high; 8 3/4" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13919

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: G. Capelli

Wikidata ID

Q64572176

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