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Print, Pitcher with a Figure of Neptune, from "Insignae Ac Planè Novum Opis Cratero Graphicum (A New Artistic Work, Eminent and Clear, On the Vessel)

This is a Print. It was created by Matthias Zuendt and print maker: Mathias Zundt. It is dated 1551 and we acquired it in 1946. Its medium is etching on laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. A. Murray Young.

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Its dimensions are

24.8 × 16.2 cm (9 3/4 × 6 3/8 in.)

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Print, Pitcher with a Figure of Neptune, from "Insignae Ac Planè Novum Opis Cratero Graphicum (A New Artistic Work, Eminent and Clear, On the Vessel); Matthias Zündt (ca. 1498–1572); Print Maker: Matthias Zündt (German, 1498 - 1572); Germany; etching on laid paper; 24.8 × 16.2 cm (9 3/4 × 6 3/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. A. Murray Young; 1946-37-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Fragile Beasts.

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