Cameo
late 18th century (made)
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One of 73 cameos in a wooden tray. From a collection of casts from gems by James Tassie, in late 18th century England.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | sulphur; paper |
| Brief description | Oval cameo, Aphrodite (Venus) with her husband Vulcan, Aphrodite is shown as a full-length nude facing forward and holding a staff/spear, Vulcan is seated and hammering at his work on a table, a putti stands on either side of them, red sulphur mounted with gilt-edged paper |
| Physical description | One of 73 cameos in a wooden tray. From a collection of casts from gems by James Tassie, in late 18th century England. |
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| 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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| Associated object | WE.2618-2014 (Group) |
| Other number | 56 - Tassie Gem number |
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| Accession number | WE.2618:55-2014 |
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| Record created | May 13, 2019 |
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