The Devotion of Marcus Curtius & Sale of Cupids & Sacrifice to Cupid
Summary
Two rectangular medallions with chamfered corners to give elongated octagonal shape. Both have polished bevelled edges and gilt metal frames with strapwork borders. 1906.67/2a depicts the 'Sale of Cupids' and a 'Sacrifice to Cupid' in white against a black dip, a white relief border of simple leaves separating this from outer border of plain sage green dip. 1906.67/2b depicts 'The Devotion of Marcus Curtius', a Roman soldier on a rearing horse leaping into a raging fire, in white against a green dip, with an applied lilac and white border.
Object Name
The Devotion of Marcus Curtius & Sale of Cupids & Sacrifice to Cupid
Creators Name
Date Created
1778=1826
Dimensions
object: 3.3cm x 6.1cm
frame: 4.6cm x 7.5cm
accession number
1906.67/2
Collection Group
Place of creation
Etruria
Medium
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