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Anonymous, Italian, 15th to 16th century

Ornamental Design after the Antique; Bands of Acanthus Rinceaux, Figurated Palmettes, and Shell Cartouches

15th–16th century
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over leadpoint (?) underdrawing
15.4 × 26 cm (6.1 × 10.2 in)

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