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Ariadne/female on rocks: C.778-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Ariadne/female on rocks

Maker(s)

Manufacturer: W. H. Kerr & Co
Sculptor: Kirk, J. R.

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: The estate of G. D. V. Glynn

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 39.5 cm
Length: 23.4 cm
Width: 26 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Worcester ⪼ England
  • Dublin ⪼ Ireland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2016-01-25) by H.M. Government

Components of the work

Base Length 23.4 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JR. Kirk ARKA fecit Dublin
  • Location: Side of rock
  • Method of creation: Marked
  • Type: Maker's name
  • Text: W. H. KERR & CO WORCESTER
  • Location: Side of rock
  • Method of creation: In blue ink
  • Type: Maker's name

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.778-2016
Primary reference Number: 215775
Old number: 619
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 22 May 2017 Updated: Thursday 9 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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