MANTEL
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Second Floor Library
About this object
The shelf of the mantel is made in white marble and has a step-out in the center and at either end. About the fireplace is a narrow band of white marble, next a wider one in variegated reddish marble. There is then another band of white marble. At either end is a white marble pilaster with channeling filed with variegated red marble. On the top of each pilaster is a rectangular white marble plaque carved with a two-handled vase. Between these two is a band of white marble with a projecting plaque in the center. This is carved in relief with a reclining female shown with books, scrolls and a globe. Between this plaque in the center and the ends, the white marble band has a reserved panel on the middle of each side with a two handled urn carved in relief while the rest is channeled and inlaid with variegated reddish marble.
- Object name:
- MANTEL
- Made from:
- Marble
- Made in:
- England
- Date made:
- 1780
- Size:
- 137.8 x 186.1 cm (54 1/4 x 73 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 22.21
- Class:
- STONE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973