Wellhead: square on top, round at the bottom; on one side an angel holding a shield supported by two lions passant; on opposite side rampant lion bearing column; on other two sides vases, one holding acanthus leaves and the other flowers; on each corner an acanthus leaf springing from bottom to support corner; two moldings around top.

Well-head, 15th century

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Details
Title
Well-head
Role
Artist
Accession Number
15.132
Provenance
Palazzo Zorzi at S. Giorgio dei Greci, Venice (at least 1889) [1]. [French & Co., New York, until 1915; sold, for $1,500, to Mia] [1] This is also known as Palazzo Zorzi-Liassidi [now Hotel Liassidi].
Catalogue Raisonne
MIA Bulletin, July, 1915, 74-75, ill.
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Wellhead: square on top, round at the bottom; on one side an angel holding a shield supported by two lions passant; on opposite side rampant lion bearing column; on other two sides vases, one holding acanthus leaves and the other flowers; on each corner an acanthus leaf springing from bottom to support corner; two moldings around top.