Collection Highlights

Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)

Date:

c. 1554-1565

Object Number:

1889.10.1.1

Medium:

Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page

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Object name

Butter mold

Date

ca. 1825-1875

Medium

Wood

Dimensions

Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 in. ( 8.3 x 10.2 cm )

Description

Turned treenware butter mold with knob handle and circular base carved with a stylized pine cone and leaves.

Object Number

INV.1035

Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.