Museum number
X589
X589A
Object
Model of a sarcophagus, Italian, marble, early nineteenth century
Description
A variegated marble copy of a Roman bath. Carved with four ring handles and two lions' heads on the sides
On display?
Yes

Further description

Simple name
Carving
Plinth
Dimensions
regular: 21.5cm (h) x 9.0cm (l) x 9.0cm (w)
Model of a sarcophagus Italian Marble, early nineteenth century X589 Sir William’s Study was more sober and masculine than the rest of the house, reflecting his scholarly and antiquarian interests. It housed his miniature sculpture gallery of antique and renaissance bronzes, his Grand Tour souvenirs, mineral collection and over 1,300 books. Many fine Dutch genre scenes and landscapes hung on the walls.

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