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Statuette

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-17311

Description

Silver-lustred cast ceramic neo-classical female figure in classical garb holding bow in proper right hand against her breast; quiver of arrows over proper left shoulder. Dog, on hind legs; against her proper left leg. Classic contrapasto. Figure mounted on plain square base. Possibly Diana, the Huntress?

Details

Descriptive Terms

figurines
sculpture (visual work)
earthenware
luster (textile)
silver (color)
silver (metal)
Neoclassical
Earthenware
Neoclassical
Silver Lustre
FIGURINE

People and Organizations

Diana

Maker

Possibly Turner (Maker)

Dimensions

10 x 3 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1952.15

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