Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
1740-1770
1890.3
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Sculpture
Figurine: serves as a container lid
Object name
Figurine: serves as a container lid
Date
1750-1850
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 10.8 cm )
Description
Bronze figurine of a seated male figure on circular base; figure holds his head with one hand and grasps a bottle in the other; a dead bird lies near his feet; upper body, which is cast separately and joined with a hinge, serves as container lid.
Object Number
INV.646
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
