ECL-Bn.14:98-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.14:98-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Gem
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
The gem is roughly rectangular with rounded corners. A maenad with loose billowing drapes moves right in ecstasy, holding a thyrsus. A panther bounds at her feet and looks up at her.
In a panel below is the inscription: In Corneola apud Ill.m Dominum/ Antonium Lowther.
In the corners above the lower inscribed panel: W.Kent sculpt. 1716 Romae
In a panel below is the inscription: In Corneola apud Ill.m Dominum/ Antonium Lowther.
In the corners above the lower inscribed panel: W.Kent sculpt. 1716 Romae
Content (object)
gem
Dimensions
height (actual size): 218mm
width (actual size): 140mm
width (actual size): 140mm
Inscription
See Description:
In a panel below is the inscription: In Corneola apud Ill.m Dominum/ Antonium Lowther.
In the corners above the lower inscribed panel: W.Kent sculpt. 1716 Romae
In a panel below is the inscription: In Corneola apud Ill.m Dominum/ Antonium Lowther.
In the corners above the lower inscribed panel: W.Kent sculpt. 1716 Romae
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Kent, William, 1685 - 1748 (Engraver)
Date
1716