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Oceanus

c. 1765

Frankenthal Porcelain Factory

(German)
modeled by

Konrad Linck

(German, 1732–1793)
Culture
Germany, Frankenthal, 18th century
Medium
porcelain
Measurements
Overall: 28.3 x 20.7 cm (11 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of A. & R. Ball 1947.281
Public Domain
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Location
216A French and German
Print

Description

In Greek mythology, Oceanus was ruler of the sea before Poseidon. His counterpart in Roman mythology is Neptune
A white porcelain sculpture depicts a bearded man with a shell crown standing on a jagged, wave-like base. He faces our right but looks to our left, resting his right hand on his hip and his left arm on a billowing cloak. Intricate, ruffled frills line his sleeves, trousers, and the long, trailing hem of the cloak. The work has a uniform, glossy finish.

Oceanus

c. 1765

Frankenthal Porcelain Factory, Konrad Linck

(German), (German, 1732–1793)
Germany, Frankenthal, 18th century

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