Figure
1783 (made)
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Figure in hard-paste porcelain of the St John from a group of The Crucifixion. Rectangular base with mouldings and rococo panels in relief. The saint is heavily draped and holds a chalice in his right hand, supported on a book held against his left side. His head is turned slightly to his right with the eyes gazing upwards.
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Materials and techniques | Hard-paste porcelain |
Brief description | Figure in hard-paste porcelain of St John, probably modelled by Jean-Pierre Varion, Este, 1783. |
Physical description | Figure in hard-paste porcelain of the St John from a group of The Crucifixion. Rectangular base with mouldings and rococo panels in relief. The saint is heavily draped and holds a chalice in his right hand, supported on a book held against his left side. His head is turned slightly to his right with the eyes gazing upwards. |
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Accession number | C.97A-1952 |
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Record created | October 7, 2009 |
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