Inkstand, Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite on off-white laid paper, lined, At center, a woman stands on a columnar pedestal decorated in relief with two putti supporting a medallion of a plant. This is flanked by two seated dogs, which rest on a larger base decorated with a frieze representing an antique sacrifice. This central unit rests on an oblong base with round ends supported by calyces; upon each end are two seated women supporting flaming urns (an alternate design is suggested at each end). The left urn is decorated with a band

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