Figure
ca. 1781 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Figure of Psyche, black basalt.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Black Basalt |
| Brief description | Figure of Psyche, black basalt, made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, ca. 1781 |
| Physical description | Figure of Psyche, black basalt. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions |
|
| Gallery label | Figure of Psyche
made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, about 1781
Marks: 'WEDGWOOD' and 'O', impressed
Black Basalt
1264-1871
This and the companion figure of Cupid were copied from Sèvres porcelain figures after sculptural originals by Etienne-Maurice Falconet.(23/05/2008) |
| Production | First issued ca. 1781. This and the companion figure of Cupid were copied from Sèvres porcelain figures after sculptural originals by Etienne-Maurice Falconet. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1264-1871 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
