Pelican, Anonymous, c. 1750 The object is composed of the following cast and engraved parts: the pedestal, the two wings, the two youngsters. The pedestal is ornamented on the front and back. The pelican keeps its wings spread and picks up in the chest. The boy who also fell swaps with the wings keep their heads aimed at the chest of the pelican. Image of a pelican. Concerns a group of pelikaan with two youngsters, see also BK-NM-9443-A, B and C. The group symbolizes the Christian faith. Netherlands brass (alloy) The object is composed of the following cast and engraved parts: the pedestal, th
Pelican, Anonymous, c. 1750 The object is composed of the following cast and engraved parts: the pedestal, the two wings, the two youngsters. The pedestal is ornamented on the front and back. The pelican keeps its wings spread and picks up in the chest. The boy who also fell swaps with the wings keep their heads aimed at the chest of the pelican. Image of a pelican. Concerns a group of pelikaan with two youngsters, see also BK-NM-9443-A, B and C. The group symbolizes the Christian faith. Netherlands brass (alloy) The object is composed of the following cast and engraved parts: the pedestal, the two wings, the two youngsters. The pedestal is ornamented on the front and back. The pelican keeps its wings spread and picks up in the chest. The boy who also fell swaps with the wings keep their heads aimed at the chest of the pelican. Image of a pelican. Concerns a group of pelikaan with two youngsters, see also BK-NM-9443-A, B and C. The group symbolizes the Christian faith. Netherlands brass (alloy)
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