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The sculpture is a bronze bowl with two intricately designed handles resembling stylized animal heads, possibly gryphons or dragons. The bowl's surface is adorned with ornate patterns and a central emblem or crest. It is crafted from bronze, giving it a dark metallic hue that highlights its design. The bowl is raised off the ground on three small feet, each matching the decorative scheme.
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The sculpture is a bronze bowl with two intricately designed handles resembling stylized animal heads, possibly gryphons or dragons. The bowl's surface is adorned with ornate patterns and a central emblem or crest. It is crafted from bronze, giving it a dark metallic hue that highlights its design. The bowl is raised off the ground on three small feet, each matching the decorative scheme.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Bowl with a Shield of Arms and Vine Scrolls

Attributed to the workshop of Giuseppe (Joseph) de Levis

Date
c. 1600/1650
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall: 10.1 x 27.9 cm (4 x 11 in.)
Classification
Sculpture · Utilitarian Object
Accession number
1991.70.1
Credit line
Gift of Ruth Blumka in memory of her daughter Vicki Blumka, through the continued friendship of Douglas Lewis
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • object
  • North Italian
  • European Small Bronzes before 1900
Provenance

(sale, Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 5 December 1989, no.81). (Cyril Humphris, London), in 1990. Mrs. Ruth Blumka [c. 1920-1994], New York; gift 1991 to NGA.

NGA object ID 72331. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.