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Sculpture of Shakespeare

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-310665

Description

Parian sculpture of William Shakespeare. The figure is depicted leaning with his right elbow on a pedestal that also supports three volumes and a partial list of his plays.

Details

Descriptive Terms

figures (representations)
parian (porcelain)
Sculpture
Sculpture

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

13 9/16 x 7 x 4 13/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1927.563

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