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Céres

Ceres

Demeter (Δημήτηρ) in Greek and Ceres in Roman mythology, the goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships
(Wikipedia: Ceres and Demeter)

artist unknown
date?

Description

Cast-iron statue of a classical woman, with in her right hand probably a sicle (broken off). Most probably therefore, it depicts Ceres, goddess of fertility.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Location (N 49°20'34" - E 5°24'1")

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Item Code: frlo003; Photograph: 12 June 2011
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