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Reduced Models of the Parthenon and the Phygaleian Friezes: M.15.49 & A-1982

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Reduced Models of the Parthenon and the Phygaleian Friezes

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Rosewood box and lid. Plaster, cast from slate moulds. Forty-eight casts, variously inscribed with the subject and date, contained in a rosewood box and lid, containing eight trays; front flap missing. Each tray contains six reliefs.

Notes

History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute, purchased at Sotheby's 14/11/1906, lot 278; given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster, 21st March 1977.

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Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster

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Method of acquisition: Given (1982) by Wellcome Institute, the trustees of the

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Accession number: M.15.49 & A-1982
Primary reference Number: 77213

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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