Cast of a box lid or plaque
Founder: Heckel, Christopher (Perhaps)
Plaster cast probably taken of a box lid or plaque. Oval. In the middle an oval cartouche flanked by figures. On the right, a standing figure of Hercules; on the left a seated figure of Justice with Minerva? standing behind her, looking upwards to a seated putto blowing a trumpet, representing Fame, flanked by a lyre, a palette, brushes, and a globe, enclosed by three scrolls. Below the cartouche there is a military trophy, flanked by foliage.
Bought with the Jones Fund
Diameter: 10.5 cm
Length: 13.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1981) by Gilman, Michael
18th Century, Mid
George II
Circa
1740
-
1760
Decoration composed of gilt
Casting (process) : Plaster, cast, with traces of gilding
Accession number: M.8-1981
Primary reference Number: 29419
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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