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Figure group
Figure group, soft-paste porcelain, two female nymphs are in the act of tormenting cupid, one is in the act of binding him to a tree while the arrow hold his bow across her knee in the act of breaking it, known as 'Virgins distressing Cupid',modelled base with applied sprigs; the nymphs wear purple and orange patterned robes and pink cloaks, glazed.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 37450
Creation/Production
Derby, England
Date: 1775 ca
Acquisition
Gift, 1/2/1918
Given by W.S de Winton
Measurements
Height
(cm): 34
Height
(in): 13
Techniques
slip-cast
forming
Applied Art
moulded
forming
Applied Art
enamelled
decoration
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
soft-paste porcelain
Location
In store
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