Medallion
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
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Circular medallion of black Basalt ware surrounded by a moulded gilt frame. The scene in relief depicts seven cherubic boys, one of whom holds a tambourine, dancing around in a circle, in front of a tree. Another boy leans against the tree trunk playing a flute, whilst the ninth boy sits on a branch above them all playing the bagpipes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Black Basaltes ware with moulded relief. |
| Brief description | Medallion of black basalt with relied decoration and a gilt frame, Wedgwood factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1780-1800. |
| Physical description | Circular medallion of black Basalt ware surrounded by a moulded gilt frame. The scene in relief depicts seven cherubic boys, one of whom holds a tambourine, dancing around in a circle, in front of a tree. Another boy leans against the tree trunk playing a flute, whilst the ninth boy sits on a branch above them all playing the bagpipes. |
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| Object history | Bought at a Christies' sale |
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| Accession number | 5-1884 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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