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Pair of Urns and Pedestals: M.2-1948

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Pair of mahogany urns and pedestals. The urns are carved with masks and swags, the bases with swags and paterae.

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 49 cm
Height: 65 in
Width: 49.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Production date: circa AD 1770

School or Style

Neoclassical

Components of the work

Urn Height 68.3 cm
Pedestal Height 93.5 cm

Materials used in production

Mahogany

Techniques used in production

Carving

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1948
Primary reference Number: 95940

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 11 August 2016

Associated departments & institutions

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

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