ECL-Bn.4:29-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.4:29-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Mosaic
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON I No. 29
Description
Content (description)
Mosaic
Circular mosaic of Hippopotamus under a palm tree on right.
Circular mosaic of Hippopotamus under a palm tree on right.
Content (object)
mosaic
tomb
tomb
Content (note)
The reference below the mosaic is to the vineyard of the Jesuits of S. Maria della Navicella, to the west of S.Stefano Rotondo, but the circular mosaic probably belongs to a different tomb (Ashby)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 345mm
width (actual size): 234mm
width (actual size): 234mm
Dimension note
In Ashby's catalogue the diameter is given as 144 (no measurement unit)
The mosaic in the drawing measures 145mm
The mosaic in the drawing measures 145mm
Inscription
Nella Vigna de R.R. P.P. Gesuiti alla Navicella.
written in ink beneath the drawing, lower right
written in ink beneath the drawing, lower right
Materials & techniques note
watercolour on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby (p.11)