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drawing
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Object type
Museum number
2010,5006.1543
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Description
Intaglio engraved with a figure with bird's wings, legs and tail, holding an amphora over his left shoulder and a torch in his right hand (BM 1814,0704.1510).
Pen and ink on orange prepared paper. -
Date
- 1768 - 1805
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Materials
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Technique
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Dimensions
- Height: 332 millimetres
- Width: 212 millimetres
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Inscriptions
Inscription Type
owner's markInscription Content
TInscription Comment
Taylor Combe's collection mark for Charles Townley
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Location
Not on display
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Subjects
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition date
1814
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Department
Greek & Roman Antiquities
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Registration number
2010,5006.1543
Recto
Intaglio engraved with a figure with bird's wings, legs and tail, holding an amphora over his left shoulder and a torch in his right hand (BM 1814,0704.1510). Pen and ink on orange prepared paper.
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