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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
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

White Jasper ware medallion with blue dip. Applied white bas-relief decoration, mimicking the effect of a classical carved cameo shell, depicts Cupid holding a garland of flowers or 'Cupid as Summer'. The front edge of the medallion is bevelled and polished.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
White Jasper ware with blue dip and applied white bas-relief
Brief description
Medallion of white Jasperware with blue dip and applied white relief, Wedgwood's factory, Staffordshire, 1780-1800.
Physical description
White Jasper ware medallion with blue dip. Applied white bas-relief decoration, mimicking the effect of a classical carved cameo shell, depicts Cupid holding a garland of flowers or 'Cupid as Summer'. The front edge of the medallion is bevelled and polished.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 6.67cm
Converted from 2 5/8 inches
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
222-1853

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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