ECL-Bm.4:2-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.4:2-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus:griffins and floral scrolls; putti holding garlands
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Fa 3 no. 88 (formerly Fa 2 no.88)
Other number
Fa 3 no.88
Description
Content (description)
On chest two griffins with wings spread and forepaw raised flank object in centre composed of acanthus leaves, from base of which run floral scrolls. The griffins' tails turn into floral scrolls in which are putti and animals. A fantastic candelabrum stands at each outer edge. On lid six putti support garlands, two of fruit, three of leaves, over which are ritual objects.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 482mm
width (actual size): 758mm
width (actual size): 758mm
Inscription
Villa Strozzi no.88
Inscription description
Villa Strozzi no. 88 written on front in pencil lower left 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
References
• Amelung (I ; 256 Taf.26)
• Toynbee, Hadrianic School (216 pl. XLVIII, 3)
• Toynbee, Hadrianic School (216 pl. XLVIII, 3)
