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Firedog (1 of 2)

Jacques Caffieri

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold-colored firedog, one of a pair. The left firedog features a curled-back lion on the left end with mouth open and teeth showing. The right end terminates in a scroll-like design. The base of the firedog on the right has a cylindrical leg with a cross-hatched pattern. The background fades from dark gray to light gray. The overall design is ornate and curved. The firedog titled "Firedog" was made by Jacques Caffieri.

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1218 × 893 px
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