Candlestick
1750-1760 (made)
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Candlestick of glazed soft-paste porcelain of Europa and the Bull. The garlanded bull reclines on a rocky base and his head turns back towards Europa who sits on his back, with both arms outstretched to embrace the beast's head. The candle sconce surmounts a flower-encrusted sapling behind them. Press moulded.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Glazed soft-paste porcelain and moulded |
| Brief description | Candlestick of glazed soft-paste porcelain of Europa and the Bull, Charles Gouyn's factory, London, 1750-1760. |
| Physical description | Candlestick of glazed soft-paste porcelain of Europa and the Bull. The garlanded bull reclines on a rocky base and his head turns back towards Europa who sits on his back, with both arms outstretched to embrace the beast's head. The candle sconce surmounts a flower-encrusted sapling behind them. Press moulded. |
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| Accession number | C.184-1986 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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