Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair)
Object type: Andiron
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: probably cast in France
Artist: Alessandro Algardi
Artist bio: Italian, Bologna 1598–1654 Rome
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: late 17th century
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Height: 44 1/4 in. (112.4 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1973
Accession year: 1973
Tags: Birds|Male Nudes|Globes|Juno