Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Plaque

ca. 1870 (Made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This plaque is a circular shape painted in ruby lustre and gilt with a portrait of Hadrian surrounded by a border of Renaissance arabesques and strapwork. One of a series of dishes depicting Roman emperors.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
earthenware
Physical description
This plaque is a circular shape painted in ruby lustre and gilt with a portrait of Hadrian surrounded by a border of Renaissance arabesques and strapwork. One of a series of dishes depicting Roman emperors.
Credit line
Given by C. H. Campbell, Esq.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.280-1921

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Record createdDecember 15, 1999
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