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ECL-Bm.4:55-2012

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Object number

ECL-Bm.4:55-2012

Object type

Identification

Title

Ornate lidded vase

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

Fa 3 no. 95 (formerly Fa 2 no. 95)
Bm 4. 33-58 are from Villa Altieri verso Porta Maggiore

Other number

Fa 3 no. 95

Description

Content (description)

Knobbed lid decorated with leaves. The bowl is extended at the sides into projections in place of handles. Round the bottom of the bowl runs a circle of leaves, out of which rises a floral scroll in the centre, part of which also rises from two kraters towards the sides. Two dolphins with leafy fins on their tails curve down out of the handle projections to touch the rims of the kraters.

Content (object)

vase with lid

Dimensions

height (actual size): 483mm
width (actual size): 374mm

Inscription

Villa Altieri no. 95

Inscription description

V.Altieri N. 95 written in pencil on front of drawing
Scale: Alt di palmi Rni written in pencil on front below drawing

Materials & techniques note

red chalk on paper

Production

Person

Date

c.1710-1730

History and association

Previous ownership

image ECL-Bm.4_55-2012
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