Oceanus

Description

In Greek mythology, Oceanus was ruler of the sea before Poseidon. His counterpart in Roman mythology is Neptune

Provenance

(A. & R. Ball, New York).

Oceanus

Frankenthal Porcelain Factory

c. 1765

Accession Number

1947.281

Medium

porcelain

Dimensions

Overall: 28.3 x 20.7 cm (11 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.)

Classification

Ceramic

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Gift of A. & R. Ball