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Centrepiece

1885 (made)
Artist/Maker

Ornately decorated centrepiece in the form of a helmet inspired by interpretations of the Roman goddess Minerva. Wedgwood, 1885, majolica


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Queen's ware, cream-coloured earthenware. Moulded, majolica, gilded
Brief description
Ornately decorated centrepiece in the form of a helmet inspired by interpretations of the Roman goddess Minerva. Wedgwood, 1885, majolica
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.0cm
  • Length: 26.5cm
  • Width: 15.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
WEDGWOOD A J?D (impressed)
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.
Other number
9596 - Wedgwood Museum Accession Number
Collection
Accession number
WE.10004-2014

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Record createdMarch 14, 2019
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