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Print, Silenus Riding on an Ass

This is a Print. It was print maker: G. Bonasone. It is dated ca. 1550. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was bequest of George Campbell Cooper. It is credited Bequest of George Campbell Cooper.

Its dimensions are

13.7 x 22.2 cm (5 3/8 x 8 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed, lower left: "J. Bonahso F."

Cite this object as

Print, Silenus Riding on an Ass; Print Maker: G. Bonasone; Italy; engraving on paper; 13.7 x 22.2 cm (5 3/8 x 8 3/4 in.); Bequest of George Campbell Cooper; 1896-3-78

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