Illustrated catalogue of the exceedingly rare and valuable art treasures and antiquities formerly contained in the famous Davanzati Palace, Florence, Italy . 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 Rou
Illustrated catalogue of the exceedingly rare and valuable art treasures and antiquities formerly contained in the famous Davanzati Palace, Florence, Italy . 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
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