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Julius Caesar

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

This glazed porcelain bust was probably made in Italy for the tourist market. It represents the Roman military leader and statesman Julius Caesar (102BC-44BC). It formed part of the collection of theatrical memorabilia of the actor Robert Eddison and may have been collected for the possible theatrical connections with Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. It is however unlikely that a theatrical reference was intended. The bust was probably sold as a souvenir in the 19th century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJulius Caesar (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Moulded and glazed porcelain
Brief description
Bust representing the Roman military leader and statesman Julius Caesar (102BC-44BC). Italian, 19th century
Physical description
Bust representing Julius Caesar, wearing a green laurel wreath, a dark pink cloak hanging over his left shoulder fastened on the right with a gold clasp, a blue tunic with a square-cut neckline bordered in gold, and a blue sleeve revealed on his right. He is clean-shaven with dark brown hair. On an integral cream column, lined in gold.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.0cm
  • Width: 7.4cm
  • Depth: 4.0cm
  • Of the base of the column diameter: 3.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Julius Cesar' (On base)
  • Stylised crown over a blue capital 'N' (Mark of a Naples factory)
Credit line
Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1996
Subject depicted
Summary
This glazed porcelain bust was probably made in Italy for the tourist market. It represents the Roman military leader and statesman Julius Caesar (102BC-44BC). It formed part of the collection of theatrical memorabilia of the actor Robert Eddison and may have been collected for the possible theatrical connections with Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. It is however unlikely that a theatrical reference was intended. The bust was probably sold as a souvenir in the 19th century.
Associated object
S.1099-1996 (Object)
Collection
Accession number
S.1098-1996

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Record createdApril 18, 2006
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