Figure Group
ca. 1750-1760 (made)
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Figure group of Ganymede with the Eagle in white glazed soft-past porcelain. Ganymede is seated and bends forward with his left leg thrust out. His right hand is on his right knee and his left hand is on the Eagle's neck, who is crouching by his left side. Irregular mounded base.
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Materials and techniques | White glazed soft-past porcelain |
Brief description | Figure group of Ganymede with the Eagle in white glazed soft-past porcelain, Charles Gouyn's factory, London, ca. 1750-1760. |
Physical description | Figure group of Ganymede with the Eagle in white glazed soft-past porcelain. Ganymede is seated and bends forward with his left leg thrust out. His right hand is on his right knee and his left hand is on the Eagle's neck, who is crouching by his left side. Irregular mounded base. |
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Credit line | Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq. |
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Bibliographic reference | Adams, Elizabeth. Chelsea Porcelain, The British Museum Press, 2001, 2nd. edition. Illustrated fig. 5.15, 55p |
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Accession number | C.308-1927 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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