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Reclining Pomander

Rebecca De Quin, 1994

The rich blue/green patina was achieved by burying the object for many hours under a mix of chemicals and sawdust, causing the surface to oxidise. The inside of the pomander is papered with opulent gold leaf.

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Title of artwork, date

Reclining Pomander, 1994

Date supported

1994

Medium and material

Gilding metal, pierced and patinated

Grant

201

Total cost

806

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