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ca. 1875
GUSN-17270
Bust of Sophocles in classical garb. Bearded male classical figure. Not completely modelled. Straight unmodelled sides on lower sections of sides and back.
busts (figures)
porcelain
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Classical
parian (porcelain)
pottery (object genre)
Porcelain
Parian Ware
Classical Figure
BUST
Sophocles
Unknown
4 x 2.25 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Mrs. Waldo O. Ross
1938.807
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