Portrait Medallion
White relief portrait on solid black jasper with laurel leaf border
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Brief description | Jasper portrait medallion of Dr Samuel Johnson |
Physical description | White relief portrait on solid black jasper with laurel leaf border |
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Marks and inscriptions | 12717 in marker pen
DR JOHNSON
WEDGWOOD
MADE IN
ENGLAND
39 EG
All impressed on obverse. |
Credit line | V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal. |
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Bibliographic reference | Reilly, R and Savage, G. Wedgwood: the Portrait Medallions, London, Barrie & Jenkins 1973
p.199
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Accession number | WE.6152-2014 |
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Record created | October 2, 2017 |
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