Asvaas met stierenkoppen Vazen, kandelaars, grafstenen, sarcofagen, tripods, lampen en ornamenten ontworpen en gegraveerd door Giovanni Battista Piranesi (serietitel) Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucern, RP-P-OB-39.593, 1778

Identification title(s): ash vase with bulls' heads. Vases, candlesticks, tombstones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps and ornaments designed and engraved by giovanni battista piranesi (series title). Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegn. Ed incisi dal cav. Gio. Batta piranesi (series title). Object type: print object number: rp-p-ob-39. 593. Catalog reference: focillon 636. Wilton-ely 923. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: an ash vase with a frieze with bulls' heads and garlands. Assignment over performance. Text below presentation. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: giovanni battista piranesi (mentioned on object), after own design by: giovanni battista piranesi (mentioned on object), commissioned by: giovanni battista piranesi (mentioned on object), dedicated to: william constable (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: rome. Dating: 1778. Physical features: etching. Material: paper technique: etching. Dimensions: plate edge: h 533 mm × w 387 mm explanation the 'vasi' series has 110 prints, spread over two volumes, each with its own title print. Piranesi was helped for this series by several assistants from his workshop, including his son francesco who also added 8 plates to the series in 1779-1780. Subject: what: vase ~ ornament ornament ~ festoon, garland. Acquisition: unknown 2006. Date: 1778.