T649, ERISICHTHON CUTTING DOWN THE SACRED OAK OF CERES [WITH A HATCHET, FROM WHENCE BLOOD IS FLOWING]], WHILE A DRYAD SEATED ON ITS BOUGHS IS DENOUNCING VENGEANCE AGAINST HIM

Record Number: 40000677
Sub-database: Poniatowski
Reference Number: T649
Material of Original Gem: Cornelian
Description: ERISICHTHON CUTTING DOWN THE SACRED OAK OF CERES [WITH A HATCHET, FROM WHENCE BLOOD IS FLOWING]], WHILE A DRYAD SEATED ON ITS BOUGHS IS DENOUNCING VENGEANCE AGAINST HIM
Inscription Greek: ΚΡΟΜΟΥ
Signature: Kromos
Last Recorded Collection: Unknown
Previous Collections:
- Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): IV.246
- Christie's, London: 1839-2458
- Prendeville, J.: Explanatory catalogue of the proof-impressions of the antique gems possessed by the late Prince Poniatowski and now in the possession of John Tyrrell, Esq. (1841): 649
- Monson, (Lord)
- Christie's, London: June 9, 1851, lot 228
- Sharp, (Samuel)
- Sotheby's, London: 5 April 1883: lot 47
Comments: Photo and impression: R. Schmidt

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