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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Medallion

ca. 1780-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oval medallion of white Jasper ware with blue dip and applied white relief. The scene depicts the two classical figures of Hygeia and Aesculapius. Hygeia to the left stands facing right in profile wearing flowing classical robes, and carries a branch in her right hand. Her left hand extends a snake over the flames of a central altar. Her father Aesculapius, Greek god of medicine and healing, turns his head back towards her in a twisted pose, holding a serpent entwined staff in his left hand. The medallion is mounted in a gilt frame.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
White Jasper ware with blue dip and applied white relief in a gilt copper frame
Brief description
Oval medallion of white Jasper ware with blue dip and applied white relief in a gilt frame, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1780-1800
Physical description
Oval medallion of white Jasper ware with blue dip and applied white relief. The scene depicts the two classical figures of Hygeia and Aesculapius. Hygeia to the left stands facing right in profile wearing flowing classical robes, and carries a branch in her right hand. Her left hand extends a snake over the flames of a central altar. Her father Aesculapius, Greek god of medicine and healing, turns his head back towards her in a twisted pose, holding a serpent entwined staff in his left hand. The medallion is mounted in a gilt frame.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.1cm
  • Width: 3.5cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Impressed 'WEDGWOOD' on reverse
Credit line
Bequeathed by Captain H. B. Murray
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.2611-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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