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Wax Model


Wax model for circular portrait medallion of the Popes

Object details

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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Wax model for circular portrait medallion of the Popes
Dimensions
  • Depth: 4mm
  • Diameter: 35mm
Marks and inscriptions
Marks on face HISTORIABO SACRUM DECUS [Inscription in raised lettering around the circumference} Marks on face on a small raised medallion within the model Indecipherable Latin text [Inscription in raised lettering] Marks on reverse 2502 [Handwritten in black ink]
Credit line
V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal.
Other number
2502 - Wedgwood Museum Accession Number
Collection
Accession number
WE.6487-2014

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Record createdFebruary 28, 2018
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