Key Information
Reference code
PC/007
Title
Plaster cast of Canephora (Kanephoros)
Date(s)
- Mid 19th century-early 20th century (Creation)
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1 item
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This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 15th June 2018.
Original: Canephora was an honorific office given to unmarried young women in ancient Greece which involved the privilege of leading the procession to sacrifice at festivals.Translated as: "Basket Bearer". Original currently in the collection of the British Museum, London, UK.
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Archival history
Photographed in GSA in 1915.
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Physical Description
Dimensions: 2280 x 670 x 530 mm (Plinth: 660 x 693 x 690 mm)