Not currently on display at the V&A

Plaque

19th century (made)
Place of origin

French enamel on copper, 19th century. Painted en grisaille and with flesh, yellow and gold on a very dark red ground. Cupid bearing a thyrsus and bunches of grapes.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Plaque
  • Frame
Materials and techniques
Copper painted in enamels
Brief description
French enamel on copper, 19th century. Painted with Cupid bearing a thyrsus and bunches of grapes.
Physical description
French enamel on copper, 19th century. Painted en grisaille and with flesh, yellow and gold on a very dark red ground. Cupid bearing a thyrsus and bunches of grapes.
Content description
Cupid with a thyrsus and bunches of grapes.
Credit line
The Jodrell Collection
Object history
The Collection was the bequest of Mrs. Amelia Vertue Jodrell, who asked in her will for the credit line to read 'The Jodrell Collection'.
Collection
Accession number
519:1, 2-1890

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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