Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Plaque

1769-80 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plaque, large and oval, applied in relief with a classical female figure representing Hope leaning on a tall anchor.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Blue jasperware
Brief description
Plaque, blue jasperware, with female figure representing Hope, Wedgwood and Bentley, Staffordshire, 1769-80
Physical description
Plaque, large and oval, applied in relief with a classical female figure representing Hope leaning on a tall anchor.
Dimensions
  • Width: 11.4cm
  • Length: 15.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
'WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY' (Impressed on the base)
Credit line
Given by Miss M.J. Boast
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.243-1983

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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