ECL-Bm.9:11-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.9:11-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Four bases/altars
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
a) the side of a funerary altar. A garland of leaves and flowers is held on right by a nude winged putto, on left on the horn of ram's head. Over the garland two large birds feed a fledgling; above them is a decorated jug. At the bottom corners stand eagles with outspread wings, between them an unclear object, perhaps a griffin.
b) a round base standing on a high square plinth and capped by a square block. It is decorated with garlands entwined with fillets, which hang over a female head. Over the garlands are paterae.
c) a round base set on a square plinth and capped by a square block. It is decorated with female figures moving to right, one carrying an animal in a cup, another a wreath.
d) a funerary altar. At the top centre is an empty inscription panel, flanked by a ram's head at each corner from which hangs a laurel garland. Over the garland a cock fight takes place. At the bottom corners stand eagles on projecting rocks; a putto rides a sea-monster between them.
b) a round base standing on a high square plinth and capped by a square block. It is decorated with garlands entwined with fillets, which hang over a female head. Over the garlands are paterae.
c) a round base set on a square plinth and capped by a square block. It is decorated with female figures moving to right, one carrying an animal in a cup, another a wreath.
d) a funerary altar. At the top centre is an empty inscription panel, flanked by a ram's head at each corner from which hangs a laurel garland. Over the garland a cock fight takes place. At the bottom corners stand eagles on projecting rocks; a putto rides a sea-monster between them.
Content (object)
altar
plinth
plinth
Content (note)
Different bases of funerary altars
Dimensions
height (base): 426mm
width (actual size): 282mm
width (actual size): 282mm
Materials & techniques note
Pen, ink and grey wash on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
