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HEBBE FORM [1 record]

Record 1 1986-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
  • Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
CONT

A sterling silver water pitcher of the Hebe form from the Birks collection; second half of 19th century.

OBS

hebbe: obs. forms of heave.

OBS

heave-shouldered: obs. rare. With raised shoulders, high-shouldered.

OBS

It has not been possible to document this entry. The term "hebbe" is offered as a solution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie
  • Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
OBS

Hébé : Déesse grecque, elle dispensait l'éternelle jeunesse et l'immortalité en versant aux dieux de l'Olympe le nectar. Elle est généralement représentée portant une oenochoé.

Spanish

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