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Parian Figurine

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1855-1870

GUSN

GUSN-17132

Description

Oval base; winged cupid sits on a rock or stump with head slightly bent downward and right hand raised to mouth; he holds quiver of arrows in left hand.

Details

Descriptive Terms

figurines
parian (porcelain)
Sculpture
Statue
Figurine
Figurine

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 4 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1927.528

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