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Leather case to silver ink stand

Case for inkstand, 1792

Vincenzo Coaci

G310

Mallangan, wood and pigments

Malagan Pole, c. 1910

Unknown

G256

The inkstand is a replica of the Quirinal Monument in Rome and was made to commemorate its erection during the pontificate of Pius VI. The composition includes an Egyptian obalisk, and four horse tamers that can be swung from their bases on levers to reveal an inkwell and a sandbox; Sphinxes' headdresses conceal candle sockets; one of the drawers contains an assortment of tromp l'oeil engravings; two doves can be made to kiss by means of a lever located in the fountain; the inkstand has a leather carrying case that resembles a medieval fortified town, with gates, battlements and a bell tower.

The Coaci Inkstand, 1792

Vincenzo Coaci

G310

bronze hollow cast in the lost wax process, representing the goddess Isis in a striding attitude

Goddess Isis, 1st century

Ancient Egyptian

G250

tondo; tomb relief

Tondo: Portrait of a Young Noblewoman, 2nd century

Roman

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Bust of a Young Nobleman, 2nd century

Roman

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Bowl, 457-474

Turkey

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