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ECL-Bm.11:121-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bm.11:121-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

Funerary urn

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

Was Fa 2 no. 63

Other number

Fa 3 Villa no. 63

Description

Content (description)

The urn is topped by a pediment in which two cornucopiae (?) with acanthus decoration lie to centre, the fruit in them mingling together. At each side of the front stands a tripod holding two masks and an unclear object. At bottom centre two nude putti hold a wreath in which is the head of a boy. At top centre is a panel with the inscription D M/ A CORNELIUS APRILIS/CORNELIAE NIMPHE/ PATRONAE OTTYMAE/ ET ALBANE CATELLE/ B M F.

Content (object)

urn

Dimensions

height (actual size): 484mm
width (actual size): 373mm

Inscription

Ciferri Villa Mattei No. 63 written in ink on the back of the drawing

Inscription description

Villa Mattei N.63 written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower left

Materials & techniques note

red chalk on paper

Production

Person

Date

c.1710-1730

History and association

Previous ownership

image 147515
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