Fireback
18th century (made)
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Cast iron fireback, with a figure of the goddess Diana holding a bow.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast iron |
| Brief description | Fireback, cast iron, with figure of the goddess Diana carrying a bow, made in France, 18th century |
| Physical description | Cast iron fireback, with a figure of the goddess Diana holding a bow. |
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| Gallery label | STOVE-PLATE
Cast iron
France; 18th century
With the figure of Diana, the Roman goddess of Chastity. In keeping with her role as the virgin huntress, she carries a bow.
Museum No. M.114-1929(07/1994) |
| Historical context | The museum is grateful for images and information supplied by the researcher and author, Jeremy Hodgkinson FSA, 30 March 2022 |
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| Bibliographic reference | H. Carpentier, 'Plaques de Cheminées', Paris, 1912 |
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| Accession number | M.114-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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