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Triton

late 17th century
Object Place: Europe, France

Medium/Technique Metal; Lead
Dimensions 57.78 cm (22 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Edwin E. Jack Fund
Accession Number60.236a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionLead fountain figure; blowing horn, scaled curled tail in left hand.
ProvenanceBy 1960, Gallerie Les Tourettes, Basel, Switzerland; 1960, sold by Les Tourettes to the MFA for $4650 [see note 1]. (Accession date: April 14, 1960)

Notes:

[1] This figure of Triton was purchased with base (object 60.236b) as one piece. A total price of $4650 was paid for figure and base.