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Anonymous, German, 19th century

Ornament with Claw-footed Urn, Lynxes, Butterflies and Foliage above a Greek Meander

ca. 1780–1820
Graphite with touches of pen and black ink
20 × 33.8 cm (7.9 × 13.3 in)

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