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Anfang 16. Jahrhundert
The toad was made of bronze and could be used
as inkpot. The special casting (stil rustique) was made
in Padova: The dead
animals were covered with clay, dried and baked in an oven until they were
burned out. So a very realistic and detailed
hollow mould was created.
Statuette, Kleinbronze, Bronze, Frosch
Padua
Anfang 16. Jahrhundert
H. 16,8 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer
Kunstkammer, 5918
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