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Anonymous, Italian, 17th century

Design of fireworks: the rocket in its propelling capsule

1650–1750
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over leadpoint or graphite, ruling and extensive compass construction
16 × 9.6 cm (6.3 × 3.8 in)

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