Name of Object:

Parian ware colossus

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Holding Institution:

The British Museum

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Date of Object:

1882

Inventory Number:

1987_0109_1

Provenance:

United Kingdom

Description:

Figurines based on the Assyrian sculptures were popular collecting pieces. Owners displayed their interest current events. Buyers included the rich and famous, as well as museums. These Parian ware figurines were also exhibited. Winged bull.

Citation of this web page:

"Parian ware colossus" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;uk;45;en

MWNF Working Number: UK 045