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Box containing reduced plaster casts of the Parthenon and the Phygaleian Friezes
Sculptor: Henning, John I
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.
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.
Method of acquisition: Given (1982) by Wellcome Trustees
19th Century, Early#
1817
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1823
Box composed of rosewood Depth 30.0 cm Height 22.0 cm Width 43.5 cm
Casting (process) : Plaster, cast
Accession number: M.15.1-57-1982
Primary reference Number: 29423
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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