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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Venus and Cupid

Figure Group
late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of Venus with Cupid, porcelain painted in enamels. She stands with her left hand resting on a dolphin; Cupid beside her holds a bow. Square plinth with brown line.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleVenus and Cupid (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in enamels
Brief description
Figure of Venus with Cupid, porcelain painted in enamels, England (Staffordshire), late 18th century
Physical description
Figure of Venus with Cupid, porcelain painted in enamels. She stands with her left hand resting on a dolphin; Cupid beside her holds a bow. Square plinth with brown line.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.6cm
Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.303-1924

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Record createdApril 23, 2009
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