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Pair of tripod stands (athèniennes), Jean-Henri Eberts, ca. 1773, Carved and gilded pine; brass liners; gilt bronze

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Pair of tripod stands (athèniennes)

Jean-Henri Eberts · ca. 1773

Medium: Carved and gilded pine; brass liners; gilt bronze
Dimensions: Height (each): 37 1/4 in. (94.6 cm); Diameter (each): 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)
Accession: 1993.355.1, .2
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, in honor of James Parker, 1993
Culture: French

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