Colossal Head of Pluto
Colossal Head of Pluto
Colossal Head of Pluto
Colossal Head of Pluto
Colossal Head of Pluto
Colossal Head of Pluto
Colossal Head of Pluto
Colossal Head of Pluto
Colossal Head of Pluto
Colossal Head of Pluto

Image credit: Sir John Soane’s Museum

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This was originally identified by Soane as Jupiter. In a 1835 description, Soane describes it as 'A colossal head of Jupiter, in bronze, presented to me by the honourable Mr Melville'. It is shown in position on its fine scagliola column in a watercolour dated 1834.

Sir John Soane’s Museum

London

Title

Colossal Head of Pluto

Date

17th C (?)

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 100 x W 51 x D 40 cm (E)

Accession number

M437

Acquisition method

acquired by Sir John Soane, before 1837; transferred to Sir John Soane's Museum, 1832–1834

Work type

Bust

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