The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche
Relief
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This relief in coloured sealing-wax of the sardonyx cameo was made by A. P. Ready in the 19th century. This relief represents the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Cupid and Psyche are led by Hymen towards a couch which is being prepared by another Cupid. Behind them is a Cupid holding a basket of fruit.
Object details
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| Title | The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche (generic title) |
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| Brief description | Marriage of Cupid and Psyche; Sealing wax English ?19th century |
| Physical description | Relief in coloured sealing-wax of the sardonyx cameo. This relief represents Cupid and Psyche led by Hymen towards a couch which is being prepared by another Cupid. Behind them is a Cupid holding a basket of fruit. In a leather case. |
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| Summary | This relief in coloured sealing-wax of the sardonyx cameo was made by A. P. Ready in the 19th century. This relief represents the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Cupid and Psyche are led by Hymen towards a couch which is being prepared by another Cupid. Behind them is a Cupid holding a basket of fruit. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.87-1918 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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