Medallion
late 18th century (made)
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Medallion of blue jasper ware, in gilt metal frame, with white cameo relief of Hercules killing the Nemean lion. In front of the hero is a vase, and behind is a tree on which a bow and quiver are hung.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Blue jasper ware with white relief decoration |
| Brief description | Medallion, blue jasper ware with white relief decoration, in glit metal frame, made at Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Etruria, Staffordshire, late 18th century |
| Physical description | Medallion of blue jasper ware, in gilt metal frame, with white cameo relief of Hercules killing the Nemean lion. In front of the hero is a vase, and behind is a tree on which a bow and quiver are hung. |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | The subject is treated in the same way as on the Italian bronze plaque by Moderno. |
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| Accession number | 4945-1901 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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