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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Unidentified, Ionic capital, elevation, front and side (recto) Unidentifed, Ionic capital, section, detail; Ionic capital, elevation, detail (verso)

ca. 1540–60
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
28 × 44 cm (11 × 17.3 in)

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