ECL-Bm.9:61-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.9:61-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Vase
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
A richly decorated lidded krater, which stands on a high foot ornamented with channelling. The base of the vase is decorated with convex fluting and from here rise short voluted handles. The upper body is decorated with strigil channelling. The high knobbed lid also has a band of convex fluting.
Content (object)
vase with lid
Dimensions
height (actual size): 278mm
width (actual size): 160mm
width (actual size): 160mm
Inscription
This antient vase of Porphyry was destroyed in the fire in Whitehall. written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
Two indistinct inscriptions on the front of the drawing left upper edge:
...ine Vase of and : This most Antique Vase of Porphyri..
...ine Vase of and : This most Antique Vase of Porphyri..
Materials & techniques note
brown ink and grey wash on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730