Fountain
1500-1510 (made)
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Fountain in the form of a group in high relief depicting Mercury and Paris. Mercury in winged cap, carrying the apple, approaching the sleeping Paris whio lies asleep in armour.
The white horse of Paris stands behind, tied to a tree, against a mound with a turret on it. In the front of the base is hole.
The white horse of Paris stands behind, tied to a tree, against a mound with a turret on it. In the front of the base is hole.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted with colours |
| Brief description | Fountain depicting Mercury and Paris, made in Faenza, Italy, 1500-10, tin-glazed earthenware |
| Physical description | Fountain in the form of a group in high relief depicting Mercury and Paris. Mercury in winged cap, carrying the apple, approaching the sleeping Paris whio lies asleep in armour. The white horse of Paris stands behind, tied to a tree, against a mound with a turret on it. In the front of the base is hole. |
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| Gallery label | Table fountain
Italy, Faenza, circa 1505
Mercury presents Paris with the apple which he must award to the fairest goddess. Water would have been poured into the turret and then released from a tap fitted under Paris' hand.
Museum Number 551-1864(10/09/2008) |
| Production | J.V.G. Mallet Typical inside as far as one can see. Probably from the same workshop as inkwell in the Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche, Faenza. |
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| Other number | 158 - Rackham (1977) |
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| Accession number | 551-1864 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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