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1884.140.976

Fragment of painted wall, depicting a naked female figure holding a length of blue fabric and a drum. [SM 15/07/2008]

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1884.140.976

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fragment of painted wall, depicting a naked female figure holding a length of blue fabric and a drum. [SM 15/07/2008]
Long description
The fragment is illustrated along the centre with a white background. Above this band is blue, below it is red. A second figure's lower arm and lower leg are visible on the left edge of the object. [SM 15/07/2008]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Lazio Rome Farnese Palace
Cultural groups
Italian
Date
Date collected
By 20 September 1881
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884 Found unentered: 07/2008
Materials and processes
Material Pigment, Material Stone, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 226 x 115 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.140.976 PR no.: 30/ 13084
Research and responses

Founding Collection objects with the number 13084 were possibly obtained by Pitt Rivers during his Thomas Cook trip to Egypt in March 1881. [AP 14/8/2015]

Search terms: Dwelling, Figure, House-ornament

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