
Two cylindrical ice pails made of 22 carat gold, with two lion masks and hinged handles. Not hall-marked and with no letter date. Total weight of two pails 365 oz 6 dwts.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A pair of Ice Pails, 1680–1690
Date supported
1983
Medium and material
Gold
Dimensions
26.7 x 21.9 cm (20 cm at foot)
Grant
20000
Total cost
278000
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