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Drawing, Project for an Alter Lamp, 17th–19th century

This is a Drawing. It is dated 17th–19th century and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

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Drawing, Project for an Alter Lamp, 17th–19th century; Italy; pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper; Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-1043

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