Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State

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Object Details

Maker
Jean Baptiste Nini (Italian, 1717-1786)
Date
1779
Geography
France
Culture
French
Medium
ceramic; terracotta
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/2 in; x 16.51 cm
Provenance
Ex-collection of Mr. Richard Margolis, the donor
Inscriptions
Dated 1779 and signature NINI F beneath bust: on the truncationan imaginary coat of arms (in relief); and an additional signature and date: I.B. NINI.F / 1778 (incuse).
Credit Line
Gift of Richard Margolis
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-2006.0009