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

Figure in earthenware painted with enamels of Hymen standing on a pedestal, and carrying a torch and a bunch of poppy-heads.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware painted with enamels
Brief description
Figure in earthenware of Hymen, Buen Retiro porcelain factory, Buen Retiro, late 18th century.
Physical description
Figure in earthenware painted with enamels of Hymen standing on a pedestal, and carrying a torch and a bunch of poppy-heads.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25.1cm
  • Base length: 17.8cm
  • Base width: 17.8cm
Gallery label
(ca. 1995)
Figure of Hymen
Earthenware
SPAIN (BUEN RETIRO); late 18th century
326-1876
(Label draft attributed to John V. G. Mallet, ca. 1995)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
326-1876

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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