Pomona
Statuette
early 17th century (made)
early 17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This carved boxwood statuette is representing Pomona and is made in the early 17th century, probably in the Netherlands.
Pomona is a Roman mythological figure, nymph and the goddess of fruit. She owned a wood, which was between Rome and Ostia
Pomona is a Roman mythological figure, nymph and the goddess of fruit. She owned a wood, which was between Rome and Ostia
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Pomona |
| Materials and techniques | Carved boxwood |
| Brief description | Statuette, carved boxwood, Pomona, probably Netherlands, early 17th century |
| Physical description | Pomona is draped in flowing garments, seated on a rock and looks upward to her left. |
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| Object history | From the Murray bequest. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This carved boxwood statuette is representing Pomona and is made in the early 17th century, probably in the Netherlands. Pomona is a Roman mythological figure, nymph and the goddess of fruit. She owned a wood, which was between Rome and Ostia |
| Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 162 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.1062-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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