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FIGURINE OF A WARRIOR (ONE OF TWO)

Creator(s): Unknown (Workshop)

Currently in storage


About this object

Each piece consists of a tall ivory plinth on which rests the head and breast of a warrior also carved in ivory. One figure is clean-shaven and wears the helmet of a Roman gladiator. On the front of the pedestal are two sprays of laurel in metal. The bases are in reddish marble.

Object name:
FIGURINE OF A WARRIOR (ONE OF TWO)
Made from:
Ivory -- gilt metal -- marble
Made in:
GERMANY
Date made:
c. 1900
Size:
33.7 cm (13 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
36.13.1
Class:
IVORY
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973