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Description: | Classical mythological scene portraying Hercules being entertained under a pink canopy in a rural setting. Five females ply him with music and wine; whilst a cupid plays with his lion skin. The upper border and sides are painted with flowers and scrolls. The reverse is painted with two figures in a landscape.
Sticks are pierced ivory inlaid with gilt. Carved with three central cupids.
Both guards carved with a cupid playing a horn. When closed the shoulders how a carved mans head with large drooping moustaches. Screw rivet set with paste.
Part of the Moorcroft donation and No. 5 in the Moorcroft Catalogue. Purchased by donor's sister for 17s0d at the New Caledonian Market, Bermondsey.
Material: vellum
Material: ivory
Material: gilt | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.16699 | Go to resource |
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