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1800-1850
GUSN-17310
Cast ceramic male neo-classical figure in classical garb playing a lyre; mounted upon a plain square base. Classic contrapasto; figure leans back slightly against tree stump. Poor anatomical definition. All-over silver lustre decoration.
figurines
sculpture (visual work)
earthenware
luster (textile)
silver (color)
silver (metal)
Neoclassical
Earthenware
Neoclassical
Silver Lustre
FIGURINE
Possibly Turner (Maker)
10.5 x 3 (HxW) (inches)
1952.14
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