Bust of Zeno
Bust
ca. 1768-1780 (made)
ca. 1768-1780 (made)
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Black Basalt bust of the Greek philosopher Zeno. He faces forward, looking slightly down to his left. His naked torso is truncated before the shoulders. Supported on a turned waisted Black Basalt socle to which the bust is secured with a bolt.
Object details
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| Title | Bust of Zeno (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Black Basalt |
| Brief description | Bust of the philosopher Zeno, Black Basalt, Wedgwood's factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1768-1780 |
| Physical description | Black Basalt bust of the Greek philosopher Zeno. He faces forward, looking slightly down to his left. His naked torso is truncated before the shoulders. Supported on a turned waisted Black Basalt socle to which the bust is secured with a bolt. |
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| Accession number | 288-1866 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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