ECL-Bm.4:1-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.4:1-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Relief: (sarcophagus?) : marine thiasos
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Fa 3 no 87 (formerly Fa 2 no 87)
Other number
Fa 3 no 87
Description
Content (description)
Two nymphs sit on backs of two tritons. Pair on left turn to embrace one another, both their heads framed in a billow of drapery. On right both nymph and triton, who blows a shell horn, look to left. Tritons have leaves masking junction of body and tail. Three small dolphins appear in waves.
Content (object)
relief
Dimensions
height (actual size): 382mm
width (actual size): 485mm
width (actual size): 485mm
Inscription
Villa Strozzi no.87
Inscription description
Villa Strozzi no. 87 written in pencil on front as well as on reverse in ink
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
