http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/8245/the-coaci-inkstand ArtsConnectEd.org Art Collector Set: The Coaci Inkstand http://www.artsconnected.org/images/favicon.png http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/8245/the-coaci-inkstand 16 16 http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/8245/the-coaci-inkstand http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/8245/the-coaci-inkstand Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Metalwork Vincenzo Coaci 1792 1792 Europe, Italy Silver, silver gilt, lapis lazuli, and rosso antico marble Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:00:30 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3 property="dcterms:title cdwalite:title">The Coaci Inkstand</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Artist</td> <td><h3><a property="dcterms:creator cdwalite:displayCreator" href="http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/f_workDisplayCreator/Vincenzo+Coaci">Vincenzo Coaci</a></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3 property="dcterms:created dc:date cdwalite:displayCreationDate cdwalite:earliestDate vra:date" content="1792">1792</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td><a href="http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/f_InstitutionTitle/Minneapolis+Institute+of+Arts">Minneapolis Institute of Arts</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Location</td> <td> On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, <a href="http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/query/location%3A%22G310%22">G310</a> </td> </tr> </table><br/>The inkstand is a replica of the Quirinal Monument in Rome and was made to commemorate its erection during the pontificate of Pius VI. The composition includes an Egyptian obalisk, and four horse tamers that can be swung from their bases on levers to reveal an inkwell and a sandbox; Sphinxes' headdresses conceal candle sockets; one of the drawers contains an assortment of tromp l'oeil engravings; two doves can be made to kiss by means of a lever located in the fountain; the inkstand has a leather carrying case that resembles a medieval fortified town, with gates, battlements and a bell tower. http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/8245/the-coaci-inkstand Vincenzo Coaci