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https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.15094#0033
PLATE VII.
Triton. This beautiful vase was found by Mr. Gavin Hamilton
in a spot called Monte Cagnolo, in the Villa of Antoninus Pius at
Lanuvium. When discovered, it was lying in several detached
pieces, which have been carefully joined together. The female
Bacchante on the left, and the Faun which is next to her are
modern, with the exception of the feet of the former, and of the
lower legs and left arm of the latter. The face of the figure which
holds the torch is modern, and the left arm of the Satyr as well as
a large portion of the head and a part of the amphora have been
restored. The rest of the vase, with the exception of the pedestal,
is ancient, and in excellent preservation. It measures in height
3 feet §• inch.
Triton. This beautiful vase was found by Mr. Gavin Hamilton
in a spot called Monte Cagnolo, in the Villa of Antoninus Pius at
Lanuvium. When discovered, it was lying in several detached
pieces, which have been carefully joined together. The female
Bacchante on the left, and the Faun which is next to her are
modern, with the exception of the feet of the former, and of the
lower legs and left arm of the latter. The face of the figure which
holds the torch is modern, and the left arm of the Satyr as well as
a large portion of the head and a part of the amphora have been
restored. The rest of the vase, with the exception of the pedestal,
is ancient, and in excellent preservation. It measures in height
3 feet §• inch.