ECL-Bm.2:58-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.2:58-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Vase on pedestal formed by three females: two views
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
The large hemispherical bowl has a knobbed lid, double handles and a high foot. According to Montelatici, it is of alabaster. It stands on a pedestal which consists of three nude females who stand facing inwards around a central pillar which is treated in relief as a cascade of drapery. The females raise their arms as if supporting the vase.
Content (object)
vase with lid
Dimensions
height (actual size): 494mm
width (actual size): 386mm
width (actual size): 384mm
width (actual size): 386mm
width (actual size): 384mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Camera del moro. Un vaso sostenuto da tre donne ignude
Materials & techniques note
red pencil and black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Calderi, Carlo (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (213)
• Louvre (The pedestal is in the Louvre)
• RS (I ; 129.7)
• Strong, Art in ancient Rome (I ; 100 fig.103)
• Louvre (The pedestal is in the Louvre)
• RS (I ; 129.7)
• Strong, Art in ancient Rome (I ; 100 fig.103)
