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1763.d.3(24)
- Record Id:
- 040-003227125
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003227099
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100026867937.0x000cc2
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- 1763.d.3(24)
- Title:
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Homeric vase. Falcke Collection. Photographer: Unknown
- Scope & Content:
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Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of
'Vase and pedestal. Black basaltes. Height of vase, 27⅛ inches. Height of pedestal, 9½ inches. Together, 36⅝ inches. This splendid example is of the class known as 'Homeric vases' from Flaxman's bas-relief of the 'Apotheosis of Homer' which decorates them. They are also known as 'Pegasus vases' from the figure which crowns the top. There are also some fine examples in blue and white jasper; and one sold recently at Christie's fetched an enormous price...The present example is, in the undercutting, polish, and general finish, unique. The pedestal is also very fine, and equal in quality to the vase...'
- Collection Area:
- Printed Collections
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003227099
040-003227125 - Is part of:
- 1763.d.3 : Choice examples of Wedgwood art. A selection of plaques, cameos, medallions, vases, etc., from the designs of Flaxman and others.…
1763.d.3(24) : Homeric vase. Falcke Collection. Photographer: Unknown - Hierarchy:
- 032-003227099[0026]/040-003227125
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: 1763.d.3
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 item
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Scripts:
- Not applicable
- Techniques:
- Carbon Print
Photograph
Photographic Print - Start Date:
- 1878
- End Date:
- 1879
- Date Range:
- c 1879
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Physical Characteristics:
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Dimensions: 278 mm x 203 mm
Format: Bound in Volume
Secondary Support: Card
- Material Type:
- Photographs
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Subjects:
- Art
Ceramics
Pottery
Sculpture
Vases