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| LESBIA WITH BIRD A Roman beauty whose real name was Clodia. the myth tells us that she had a pet sparrow which she loved so much that one day she crushed it to death, whilst holding it in her hands. |
FIGURE OF BATHER A very rare piece |
LESBIA Lesbia crying into one of her hands whilst holding the dead sparrow in the other. |
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Belleek Index ¦ Introduction ¦ Marks ¦ Parian Statues & Busts ¦ Centre Pieces ¦ Vases, Spills & Cornucopias
Miscellaneous Figurines &
Ornaments ¦ Baskets ¦ Candlesticks Lamps ¦ Mirrors
Jardinières, Flower Pots
& Wall Brackets ¦ Lithophanes
¦ Holy Water Fonts ¦ Jugs
Comports, Dessert Services
¦ Crested ¦ Tea Sets ¦ Christmas Plates ¦ Appendix I - Tea Sets
Appendix II -
History & Names ¦ Catalogue
1904 ¦ Catalogue 1949
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