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Plaque

first half of 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Octagonal plaque of white jasper with reliefs in black. On the obverse is A sacrifice to Hygieia and on the reverse is a seated warrior.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
White jasper with reliefs in black
Brief description
Octagonal plaque of white jasper with reliefs in black on both sides, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd., Etruria, first half of 19th century.
Physical description
Octagonal plaque of white jasper with reliefs in black. On the obverse is A sacrifice to Hygieia and on the reverse is a seated warrior.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.2cm
  • Width: 2.2cm
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Object history
Part of a collection of 23 small plaques 414:1301 /1 to 23-1885 [Sch. II 545 (1 to 23)].
Subjects depicted
Other number
Sch. II 545 (4) - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:1303/4-1885

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Record createdMay 21, 2009
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