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The Fall of Phaeton

mid 16th century

Central Italian 16th Century

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Artwork overview

Medium

silver
Credit Line

Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Dimensions

overall: 4 x 4.9 cm (1 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.) gross weight: 12 gr
Accession

1995.27.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1995 to NGA.

Associated Names

Lisa Baskin

Wikidata ID

Q63860689

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