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The Puritan
1899
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Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
Artist/Maker: Augustus Saint-Gaudens

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Anvil

Anvil
Object name 
Anvil
Date 
1500-1700
Related People 
Probable Source: Elie Nadelman
Medium 
Iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 7 x 17 x 4 1/8 in. ( 17.8 x 43.2 x 10.5 cm )
Description 
Iron anvil with molded decoration on one side; anvil raised on four slightly flared feet; decoration on one side with molded images of foliage and fantastical animals, including two winged animals and a serpent.
Object Number 
Z.1432
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