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Ancient Greek Figurine. Investigation of the surface of ancient sculpture shows that it was often painted in a variety of different colours. In the past some collectors, and even museum curators, preferred to show ancient stone statues as clean, white an
Ancient Greek Figurine.
Investigation of the surface of ancient sculpture shows that it was often painted in a variety of different colours. In the past some collectors, and even museum curators, preferred to show ancient stone statues as clean, white and pristine. Unfortunately, cleaning the statues removed important evidence.
Traces of colour can still be seen on this winged cherub. It is hollow, with a round vent hole in the small of the back. Fully moulded, wings made separately & attached. DECORATION: white slip overall, orange on flesh, blue & pink on feathers of wings & pink on cloak & necklaces. Plump figure in flight, wings outstretched, feet off the ground. Wears short cloak over right shoulder, right hand on hip; left arm bent forward at elbow. Chubby face, jaw length wavy hair; two necklaces.
Acc. no. 40239 (Ancient Worlds, The Manchester Museum)
Ancient Greek Figurine. Investigation of the surface of ancient sculpture shows that it was often painted in a variety of different colours. In the past some collectors, and even museum curators, preferred to show ancient stone statues as clean, white an
Ancient Greek Figurine.
Investigation of the surface of ancient sculpture shows that it was often painted in a variety of different colours. In the past some collectors, and even museum curators, preferred to show ancient stone statues as clean, white and pristine. Unfortunately, cleaning the statues removed important evidence.
Traces of colour can still be seen on this winged cherub. It is hollow, with a round vent hole in the small of the back. Fully moulded, wings made separately & attached. DECORATION: white slip overall, orange on flesh, blue & pink on feathers of wings & pink on cloak & necklaces. Plump figure in flight, wings outstretched, feet off the ground. Wears short cloak over right shoulder, right hand on hip; left arm bent forward at elbow. Chubby face, jaw length wavy hair; two necklaces.
Acc. no. 40239 (Ancient Worlds, The Manchester Museum)