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| Picture No | 10215334 |
| Date | 1845 |
| Description | Portland Vase |
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The destruction of the Portland Vase in February 1845, by a visitor to the British Museum. The vase, originally known as the Barberini Vase, was discovered in the 16th century at the Monte del Grano, two miles outside of Rome.
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| Source | Illustration in 'The Illustrated London News', 15 February 1845, page 105 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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