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Cupid
Production: Zurich Porcelain Manufactory
A small hard-paste porcelain naked Cupid. Moulded, and painted overglaze in enamels. Stringing his bow, he has a purple cloth about his left leg, and a brown quiver at his feet. A simple square, flat base, with cut off corners.
History note: The Rev. G.A. Schneider, Cambridge; sold Sotheby's, 4 June 1942, Catalogue of European Ceramics and Glass comprising the interesting and extensive collection of the Rev. G.A. Schneider . . ., p. 17, last part of lot 79; purchased for the Fitzwilliam Museum with money given by Professor Stanley Cook in memory of his wife
Bought using funds given by Professor Stanley Cook in memory of his wife
Height: 11.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1942-04-06) by Sotheby's
18th Century, Late
Production date:
circa
AD 1775
Decoration composed of enamels
Moulding
: Hard-paste porcelain, moulded and painted overglaze in enamels
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: EC.18-1942
Primary reference Number: 76893
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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