MAT WEIGHT BEAR, C/2Delightfully naturalistic, this bear sculpture has been carefully replicated to honor the characteristic details of the two Mat Bear Weights showcased in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museums Early Italian Room. Both bears poses and expressions exude an air of playfulness. Each bear sits with one hind leg tucked, its mouth slightly open in a friendly growl. The bears design indicates their original purpose, for these bronze weights were to be placed on