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Figure Group (The Rape of Persephone)
Figure Group (The Rape of Persephone)

Figure Group (The Rape of Persephone)

Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded in 1710)
Date1750-1750
MediumHard-paste porcelain, enameled and gilded
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 inches (19.05 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ralph O. Beistle in memory of her sister Catherine Bevins Brown
Object numberF63-47
On View
Not on view
DescriptionProserpine, draped in a flowing, yellow cape with floral decoration and puce border, is carried on the shoulders of Hermes, clothed in puce cloak with darker puce and gilt decoration; base of applied flowers and gilt decoration.
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Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1785
83-48 A-C
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Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1750
65-44/2
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Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1750
65-44/1
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Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1740-1760
F91-20/7 A,B
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Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1740-1750
35-426/1
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Derby Porcelain Manufactory
1760-1765
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