Grotesque little monster
The body of a snail, the legs of an ostrich, a head that is birdlike yet human: the silversmith Arent van Bolten was fascinated by such bizarre monsters, as is evidenced by his numerous design drawings and prints. This statuette may have once served as an incense burner or an oil lamp.
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Grotesque little monster
The body of a snail, the legs of an ostrich, a head that is birdlike yet human: the silversmith Arent van Bolten was fascinated by such bizarre monsters, as is evidenced by his numerous design drawings and prints. This statuette may have once served as an incense burner or an oil lamp.
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Het lijf van een huisjesslak, ...... wierookbrander of olielampje.
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The body of a snail, the legs ...... incense burner or an oil lamp.
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Rijksmuseum
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Grotesk monstertje
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Grotesque little monster
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c. 1610 - c. 1630
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ca. 1610 - ca. 1630
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breedte 10,0 cm
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depth 15.2 cm
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diepte 15,2 cm
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height 17.0 cm
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height 20.2 cm
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hoogte 17,0 cm
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hoogte 20,2 cm
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width 10.0 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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eerste kwart 17e eeuw
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first quarter 17th century
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second quarter 17th century
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tweede kwart 17e eeuw
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