Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Plaque

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plaque of cream-coloured glazed earthenware moulded in relief with the figure of Saint Matthew. He is seated facing left and his right hand rests upon a book upheld by a naked winged boy.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware moulded in relief
Brief description
Plaque of cream-coloured glazed earthenware moulded in relief with the figure of Saint Matthew, Germany, early 19th century.
Physical description
Plaque of cream-coloured glazed earthenware moulded in relief with the figure of Saint Matthew. He is seated facing left and his right hand rests upon a book upheld by a naked winged boy.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.2cm
  • Width: 16.8cm
Credit line
Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.247-1915

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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