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A descriptive catalogue of the maiolica, Hispano-Moresco, Persian, Damascus, and Rhodian wares in the South Kensington Museum : with historical notes, marks, & monograms (1873)

South Kensington Museum, Fortnum, C. Drury E. (Charles Drury Edward), 1820-1899 · London : Chapman & Hall · leaf 261

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nged as a banner orcurtain in the middle againft the fky. The enamel is of fine quality. 8928. 63. PLATEAU. ?iatta da Pompa. A prpceffion. PopeLeo X. feated on a rich portable throne (feggia geftatoria),is borne on mens fhoulders, preceded by a rider on an elephantand furrounded by Cardinals on… … We quote Mr. Robin-fons defcription from thecatalogue of the Soulag-esColle6lion : Pope Leo the Tenth, feated in a rich chair or throne, on a platform or palan-* quin, boriie on mens fhoulders, is carried in proceffion, accompanied by cardinals riding on mules, and a numerous retinue of…

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