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19th Century Pair Ceramic Busts
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19th Century Pair Ceramic Busts depicting the Greek figures Aphrodite and Homer, both giving the illusion of aged stone.
The bust of Homer is based on a much-restored Roman copy of a Hellenistic original. It depicts the poet as a mature bearded man, with creased forehead, wearing a fillet and tunic. The blank eyes allude to Homer’s blindness.
Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology, is also known as Venus in Roman mythology.
Provenance: Lord & Lady Day, Co. Antrim
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Dublin 8, IE
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