316 DIANA WITH STAG CENTREPIECE
Diana with stag | 17th century | 32.5cm (14in) high | Silver parcel-gilt, coral, repoussé
Goddess of the hunt,
Diana, holds customary
bow and arrow
Repoussé technique (metal
beaten from interior)
Silver statuette is
only partially gilded
Red coral antlers
Hunting dogs
accompany Diana
Removable head of
stag doubles as
drinking vessel
Base, now empty,
contained wheels
and clockwork
mechanism
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