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

Statuette

ca. 1785-1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Statuette of Venus of white jasperware, on a pedestal of lavender-coloured jasperware, one of a pair. Partially draped standing figure with an apple in the right hand. Square moulded pedestal.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Jasperware
Brief description
Jasperware statuette of Venus (one of a pair), made by James Neale & Co., Hanley, Staffordshire, ca. 1785-1790
Physical description
Statuette of Venus of white jasperware, on a pedestal of lavender-coloured jasperware, one of a pair. Partially draped standing figure with an apple in the right hand. Square moulded pedestal.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'NEALE & CO.' (Impressed)
Gallery label
Statuette of Venus Made by James Neale & Co., Hanley, Staffordshire, about 1785-90 Mark: 'NEALE & Co.' Jasperware 2497-1901 Jermyn Street Collection One of a pair(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
2497-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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