The Bride as Europa
Figure
ca.1904-1905 (designed), 1913-1914 (made)
ca.1904-1905 (designed), 1913-1914 (made)
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Porcelain figure with underglaze colours and gilding depicting the bride as Europa, lightly draped and riding a bull
Object details
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| Title | The Bride as Europa (manufacturer's title) |
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| Brief description | Porcelain figure with underglaze, part of a bridal procession, designed by Adolph Amberg ca. 1904-1905, made by the Royal Porcelain Factory, Berlin 1913-1914. Designed originally for the wedding of the German Crown Prince. |
| Physical description | Porcelain figure with underglaze colours and gilding depicting the bride as Europa, lightly draped and riding a bull |
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| Bibliographic reference | V&A Ceramics and Glass Collection Object Information File |
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| Accession number | C.175-1986 |
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| Record created | September 28, 1998 |
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