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The Theocritus cup

John Flaxman

Art Funded
1973
Dimensions
37 cm
Vendor
Sotheby's
Designed by Flaxman & made by Paul Storr.

Two-handled cup on detachable stand, decorated on the outside with scenes from the First Idyll of Theocritus, & inscribed with dedication to T.Earle, from the Mayor & Corporation of Liverpool.

Provenance

Sir Hardman Earle, Bart.

Silver-gilt

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