Busk

Unknown

1675–1725 · wood · Costume Institute

Old Testament stories are carved along with decorative motives on this busk: Samson slays a Philistine with the jawbone of an ass; decoration features a gaping, laughing grotesque and also swagged drapery.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1675–1725

Medium

wood

Culture

Italian

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1930