ECL-Bm.10:55-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.10:55-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Funerary urn
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Was Fa 2 no. 1
Perhaps Altmann no. 116 in the Uffizi
Perhaps Altmann no. 116 in the Uffizi
Other number
Fa 3 no. 1
Description
Content (description)
A garland of fruit, flowers and leaves hangs across the front from rings set just below the rim. At each side stands an elaborate candelabrum, with dolphins as feet, one face decorated with a stork in relief, and a sphinx as supporting member near the top. Beneath the garland are two birds, facing outwards. On the garland two birds hold an insect between them. At top centre is a panel with the inscription: DOMITIAE PHYLLIDIS/ C C DOMITII LEMNI/ PROCUR/ GERMANI CAESARIS
Content (object)
urn
Dimensions
height (actual size): 288mm
width (actual size): 422mm
width (actual size): 422mm
Inscription
Galleria di S.A.R. No.1 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Altmann (no. 116)
