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Drawing, Design for a Brooch with Putti, 16th century

This is a Drawing. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is graphite, pen and ink, brush and sepia on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 6.8 × 5.9 cm (2 11/16 × 2 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for a Brooch with Putti, 16th century; Italy; graphite, pen and ink, brush and sepia on paper; H x W: 6.8 × 5.9 cm (2 11/16 × 2 5/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-792

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