Parian


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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