Book of Adages

late 18th century

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Caption

Book of Adages, late 18th century. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; leather binding, 10 x 6 7/8 in. (25.4 x 17.5 cm) Text page: 7 x 4 1/4 in. (17.8 x 10.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson, 76.10. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Book of Adages

Date

late 18th century

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; leather binding

Classification

Book

Dimensions

10 x 6 7/8 in. (25.4 x 17.5 cm) Text page: 7 x 4 1/4 in. (17.8 x 10.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Wilkinson

Accession Number

76.10

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