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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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