AUTOMATION (OSTRICH)
DateC. 1600-25
(not assigned)Germany
MediumGilt brass
DimensionsOverall: 16.9 x 6.4 x 16.2 cm (6 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 6 3/8")
Object numberNostal-160
DescriptionAdler Accession #: M-395d. Gilt brass, hollowostrich standing on crcular base with flowers, foliage, a snale and a snake cut in relief. Three silver toads attachedto base. Ostrich has silver horseshoe in beak. Ostrich's back has a removable, push-fit cap about 5cm in diameter.On View
Not on view1522, ADDITIONS 1605
17th-early 18th century