Illustrated catalogue of the exceedingly rare and valuable art treasures and antiquities formerly contained in the famous Davanzati Palace, Florence, Italy . C J£e*ny?f) ings. pou- Height, 10 62—Roman Perfume Flask of the First Century Pear-shaped, the upper portion of the neck is fluted, and y around the rim are grotesque masks; the rounded base is deco-rated with a band of vine leaves, grapes and tendrils in reliefand with flutings, while around the center is a band decorated,in relief, with figures of dancing Nymphs clasping hands. Thefigures and the masks are gilded. This pi

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Illustrated catalogue of the exceedingly rare and valuable art treasures and antiquities formerly contained in the famous Davanzati Palace, Florence, Italy . C J£e*ny?f) ings. pou- Height, 10 62—Roman Perfume Flask of the First Century Pear-shaped, the upper portion of the neck is fluted, and y around the rim are grotesque masks; the rounded base is deco-rated with a band of vine leaves, grapes and tendrils in reliefand with flutings, while around the center is a band decorated,in relief, with figures of dancing Nymphs clasping hands. Thefigures and the masks are gilded. This piece was exhumed inTransylvania near the Roumanian frontier. (Corroded by age.) Height, Q^/o indies.

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