The blind Belisarius led by a boy over a serpent
Figure Group
ca. 1765-1789 (made)
ca. 1765-1789 (made)
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Figure group of the blind Belisarius led by a boy over a serpent, with separate base.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | The blind Belisarius led by a boy over a serpent (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Biscuit porcelain |
| Brief description | Figure group of the blind Belisarius led by a boy over a serpent, with separate base, Lunéville pottery factory, France, ca. 1765-1789 |
| Physical description | Figure group of the blind Belisarius led by a boy over a serpent, with separate base. |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Gallery label | Gallery 128 Decant 2003
From a model by Paul-Louis Cyfflé (1704-1806), based on a book illustration by H.-F. Gravelot. The back of the plinth has illegible traces of a gilt inscription.(07/06/2004) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Stuart G. Davis |
| Production | From a model by Paul-Louis Cyfflé (1704-1806). Based on a print by Gravelot (see H. Noel, 'Sur quelques biscuits ent terre de Lorraine de P.-L. Cyfflé', La Revue des Arts, no. 1, 1959, p33). |
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| Accession number | CIRC.108&A-1951 |
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| Record created | June 7, 2004 |
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