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Drawing, Tablet bearing the coat of arms of Pope Benedict XIV with shell as background

This is a Drawing. It was created by Filippo Marchionni. It is dated 1740–58 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is pen and ink on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

12.4 x 15.8 cm (4 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Tablet bearing the coat of arms of Pope Benedict XIV with shell as background; Filippo Marchionni (Italian, 1732–1805); Italy; pen and ink on paper; 12.4 x 15.8 cm (4 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-2235

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