Plaque
ca. 1790 (made)
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Plaque of black basalt of Pope John XVIII, and circular in shape. Profile bust to the right and he wears a cap. Inscribed at the edge with 'IOANNES. XVIII. PONT. MAX.'.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Black basalt |
Brief description | Plaque of black basalt of Pope John XVIII, and circular in shape, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd., England, ca. 1790. |
Physical description | Plaque of black basalt of Pope John XVIII, and circular in shape. Profile bust to the right and he wears a cap. Inscribed at the edge with 'IOANNES. XVIII. PONT. MAX.'. |
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Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
Object history | Cast from a medal believed to be by Dassier. |
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Other number | Sch. II 479 - Schreiber number |
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Accession number | 414:1274/A-1885 |
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Record created | May 8, 2009 |
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