Bronze inkwell, 17th Century, likely by Pietro Paolo and Tarquinio Jacometti from Recanti.
Depicting a rampant lion, in this case that of the Faenza coat of arms. A similar cast resides in The Municipal Art Gallery of Faenza, Italy (pictured in last post).
Stunning patina with bright tones.
Bronze inkwell, 17th Century, likely by Pietro Paolo and Tarquinio Jacometti from Recanti.
Depicting a rampant lion, in this case that of the Faenza coat of arms. A similar cast resides in The Municipal Art Gallery of Faenza, Italy (pictured in last post).
Stunning patina with bright tones.