Key Information
Reference code
PC/180
Title
Plaster cast of bucrania
Date(s)
- Mid 19th century-early 20th century (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 item
Content and Structure
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.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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General Information
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
Custodial history
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).