The Dictator


Identifier
86.13
Date
1939 (Date created)
1986 (Date acquired)
Measurements
13 in H x 10.5 in W x 12.5 in D
Description
Glazed earthenware sculpture depicting seated Nero strumming a lyre. A lion sleeps at his feet and putty in the form of Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, and Hirohito climb about the throne.
Credit Line
Gift of the artist

Related entity
Viktor Schreckengost
Related Collections
American Ceramics, Permanent Collection (is related to)
Related Term
Ceramic