Plaster cast of bucrania

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 PC/180
  • Dates of Creation
    • Mid 19th century-early 20th century
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Bucrania thought to be from the Temple of Vesta. The Temple of Vesta is an ancient edifice in Rome, Italy, located in the Roman Forum near the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins. Listed in first catalogue of casts as Roman and purchased from D. Brucciani.

Acquisition Information

Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in classroom 31 of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5). Listed under 'Architectural Fragments' in 'Catalogue of Books, Casts etc. of the School of Ornamental Art, Glasgow' (GSAA/GOV/7/1).

Related Material

GSAA/GOV/7/5; GSAA/GOV/7/1

Additional Information

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