That's quite a slab. Imagine how large the shell must have been.
The piece I could find in my records that has a mount similar to this is a portrait cameo signed by an English artisan.
The one in the V&A is odd. It almost looks as though Proserpina is going with Pluto willingly. It's not clear how they knew when & where it was...
Accumulated over the years, largely when Gloogle still returned results you might want instead of what AI wants.
I see Masnago did the same thing on his gorgeous cameo in the KHM. It is clearly meant to be Hades, as he is headed toward a "hell mouth", an...
Until I followed your links I thought you meant there were only 2 of this specific version, the William Brown version. They are not going to be...
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I'm still pondering the age question. 1850 could be about right, I think, although not much before that. I did some rambling around in my photo...
[ATTACH] Tassie impression 1508. Original by William Brown in 'white cornelian' (chalcedony? burnt cornelian?) Couldn't find the info on the...
Yes. Depending on whether you're using Greek or Roman names, The Rape (abduction, think "raptor") of Persephone by Hades or the Rape of...
It's mostly just rumbling here in Manhattan. The real activity is usually across the Hudson River, in New Jersey. The radio station I listen to...
It would need to sit down into the glass, not just wedge in on top. The various little cups I have that are meant for a candle are the right size...
About in line with the turret visible in the window behind him? Think the black covers his shoulder & part of his arm.
Tealight: [IMG] Votive candle: [IMG] But I think the diameter at the base may be very close in size. Some votive candles flare slightly.
I have to say, I never stop marveling at the range & variety of the lines & items Wedgwood has produced over the years.
Wonder whether the book also identifies the square as a pin tray because they were not aware of its coming in sets.
I suppose if you saw only a single example a non-food use would seem most probable. Looks like having a set is a rarity.
@Karen Gullo You have 4 of these, all alike? I wonder what their intended purpose was. How many card trays or pin dishes does one house need?
Would it hold a votive candle?
You need the word minaudière.
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