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Anonymous, French, 18th century

Design for an Overdoor or Chimney Piece with an Armorial Trophy and the Figure of Minerva

18th century
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray and black wash
15.2 × 11.2 cm (6 × 4.4 in)

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