A Sacrifice to Aesculapius
Medallion
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
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Medallion of blue jasperware with white relief decoration of A Sacrifice to Aesculapius. Circular in shape and in a gilt metal frame. Two seated male figures are below a low altar, and one is bearded and holding a snake, and the other is beardless and holds a dish in his left hand.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | A Sacrifice to Aesculapius (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Jasperware with white relief decoration and gilt metal |
| Brief description | Medallion of blue jasperware with white relief decoration of A Sacrifice to Aesculapius, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd., England, ca. 1780-1800. |
| Physical description | Medallion of blue jasperware with white relief decoration of A Sacrifice to Aesculapius. Circular in shape and in a gilt metal frame. Two seated male figures are below a low altar, and one is bearded and holding a snake, and the other is beardless and holds a dish in his left hand. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'WEDGWOOD' (Impressed) |
| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
| Object history | Gilt metal frame is of a later date. |
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| Other number | Sch. II 498 - Schreiber number |
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| Accession number | 414:1280-1885 |
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| Record created | May 11, 2009 |
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