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18th-century Derby Porcelain of Jupiter with Eagle

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18th-century Derby Porcelain of Jupiter, Circa 1775-80 The Derby porcelain figure depicts the mythical figure of Jupiter. Jupiter stands on a square base with his right arm extended above his head holding a thunder bolt. while his left hand holds another down by his side. At his left side stands a large eagle in brown and yellow at his feet. Jupiter wears a flower-decorated robe with blue cuffs and belt while a purple cloak extends around his body. On his head is a crown. Jupiter was the Roman god of the sky and of thunder. As the chief Roman god, he was the king of a pantheon of dozens of deities, including Neptune, Mars, and Venus. The deity Jupiter was closely connected to the Greek deity Zeus. Dimensions: 7 inches high x 4 inches wide x 2 3/4 inches deep. Mark: Incised model number N117,and letters u (?) & G. Reference: Derby Porcelain by Barrett and Thorpe, plate 91. The V & A Museum has an earlier example of the same subject. (Ref: NY10501-mrrx)
  • Creator:
    Derby (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1770-1779
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1775-80
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NY10501-mrrx1stDibs: LU861039724662
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