Cup
1842-1851 (made)
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Cup of 'Parian ware,' modelled in relief with figures of a male and female centaur, each playing with a cupid. Semi-ovoid, with tall foot and two loop handles rising above the rim. The figures are in high relief upon the body.
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Materials and techniques | Parian ware, modelled in relief |
Brief description | Cup of 'Parian ware', modelled in relief, Minton & Co., Stoke-on-Trent, 1842-1851 |
Physical description | Cup of 'Parian ware,' modelled in relief with figures of a male and female centaur, each playing with a cupid. Semi-ovoid, with tall foot and two loop handles rising above the rim. The figures are in high relief upon the body. |
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Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
Object history | Made as a copy of an ancient Graeco-Roman silver cup, found at Pompeii, now in hte Naplese Museum. Obtained from the Great Exhibition of 1851. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street. |
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Bibliographic reference | p. 315
Caracciolo, Maria Teresa., Gallo, Luigi., and Osanna, Massimo eds. Pompeii and Europe 1748-1943. Electa: Milan, 2015. ISBN: 9788891804365. |
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Accession number | 2785-1901 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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