Chess Piece
1785 (modelled), 1800-1830 (made)
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Chess pawn of white jasperware, with base of blue jasper dip. A soldier armed with a short sword and shield. Circular base.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Jasperware |
| Brief description | Jasperware chess pawn, modelled by John Flaxman in 1785 and made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1800-1830 |
| Physical description | Chess pawn of white jasperware, with base of blue jasper dip. A soldier armed with a short sword and shield. Circular base. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'WEDGWOOD', '9', and two commas (Impressed) |
| Gallery label | Chess pawn
Modelled by John Flaxman in 1785, made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1800-1830
Marks: 'WEDGWOOD', '9', and two commas, impressed
Jasperware
2433-1901 Jermyn Street Collection(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Jermyn Street Collection |
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| Accession number | 2433-1901 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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