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ECL-Bm.11:123-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bm.11:123-2013

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 two rosettes flanking a pediment, in which is a rosette betwen two flaming torches. Along the bottom of the urn is a panel with the inscription: P ETRILIUS ABASCANTUS/ ETRILIAE DANAE UXORI/KARISSIMAE. Over this panel a draped woman reclines on cushions on a high-sided couch, at each side of which stands a burning torch.

Content (object)

urn

Dimensions

height (actual size): 486mm
width (actual size): 377mm

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 147517
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