Plaque
late 18th century (made)
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Plaque of sage-green jasper ware, in gilt metal frame, with white cameo relief of cupids at play. Eight-sided. Four cupids dancing, while one seated beside trees to the right plays a trumpet; to the left is a dog asleep.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Green jasper ware with white relief decoration |
Brief description | Plaque, green jasper ware with white relief decoration, in gilt metal frame, from a model by John Flaxman, made at Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Etruria, Staffordshire, late 18th century |
Physical description | Plaque of sage-green jasper ware, in gilt metal frame, with white cameo relief of cupids at play. Eight-sided. Four cupids dancing, while one seated beside trees to the right plays a trumpet; to the left is a dog asleep. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'WEDGWOOD' (Impressed) |
Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
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Accession number | 4939-1901 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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