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Persephone: M.38-1982

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Persephone
Kore

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Ayrton, Michael

Entities

Categories

Description

Bronze. A deformed, angular head. Shallow cylindrical, black base attached to a square black base.

Notes

History note: Purchased by the donor after exhibition at the 17th King's Lynn Festival, 1967, from the artist.

Legal notes

Zoe Hadwin Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 33.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1982-10-11) by Pleister, E. M. Julia, Miss

Dating

1960s
20th Century
Elizabeth II
Production date: AD 1965

Note

Cast no. 2 of 9

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Head composed of bronze
Plinth Depth 26 cm Height 6.3 cm Width 26.6 cm
Sculpture Depth 35 cm Height 32.7 cm Width 26.6 cm

Techniques used in production

Casting (process)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 2/9
  • Type: Mark

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.38-1982
Primary reference Number: 13423
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_38_1982
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 January 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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