Bacchus Bench - Paris, France
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N 48° 51.666 E 002° 20.138
31U E 451271 N 5412227
This bench was remade for Napoleon I.
Waymark Code: WMH77T
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 06/02/2013
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This bench is located in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
The placard accompanying the piece reads:
"Ce siege monumental orne de differents symboles du culte de Bacchus est un exemple caracteristique des reconstituions effectuees par des sculpteurs romains du XVIII siecle a partir de quelques elements antiques. Ce siege a ete reproduit en biscuit de Sevres pour le surtout de table de Napolean Ist aux Tuleries. Seuls les corps des griffons et les deux masques sont antiques."
which Google translates as:
"This monumental seat adorned with various symbols of the cult of Bacchus is a characteristic example of reconstituions MADE by Roman sculptors of the eighteenth century from some ancient elements. The seat has been reproduced in Sevres biscuit for epergne Napolean Ist to Tuleries. Only the bodies of two griffins and masks are ancient."
How identified / Comment identifie: Museum / Musee
Name of book, tour, or museum - Preciser le nom si livre, tour, ou musee: Louvre Museum
Relevant Website / Site web pertinent: [Web Link]
Visiting Days or Hours / Heures d'ouverture:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday: from 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays
If "other" specify / preciser si "autre": Not listed
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