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Artist name:

probably Italian



Artwork title:

Baptismal font


Description: White marble baptismal font consisting of octagonal base; pillar consisting of three standing figures; and octagonal basin with everted rim and head and shoulders representations of the 4 virtues with the name inscribed above each: IUSTITRIA (sic) - TEMPERANZA - FORTETRIA - PRUDENTIA. (See Historical Notes). 19th century Neo-Romanesque sculpture most likely from Italy.

Artwork date(s): 19th century
Artwork type: European Collection
Medium: marble
Measurements: H:1430
Accession number: 412

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