Cupid riding a goat
Figure
1770-1784 (made)
1770-1784 (made)
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Figure group in soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels of Cupid riding a goat. He sits, in brown drapery, astride the goat and holds its ear. In his right hand is a pink flag. Oblong base decorated with flowers.
Object details
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Title | Cupid riding a goat (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels |
Brief description | Figure group of cupid riding a goat, enamelled soft-paste porcelain, William Duesbury & Co., Derby, 1770-1784. |
Physical description | Figure group in soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels of Cupid riding a goat. He sits, in brown drapery, astride the goat and holds its ear. In his right hand is a pink flag. Oblong base decorated with flowers. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr John George Joicey |
Production | One of a pair with Bacchus on a Panther - Bradshaw p179 pl137. |
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Accession number | C.1291-1919 |
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Record created | August 14, 2008 |
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