Achilles dragging body of Hector
Model
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Stoneware plaque with applied relief showing Achilles dragging the body of Hector
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Achilles dragging body of Hector (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stoneware with applied relief |
| Brief description | Model stoneware plaque with applied relief, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Etruria, 18th century |
| Physical description | Stoneware plaque with applied relief showing Achilles dragging the body of Hector |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 1962/Wedgwood/7/Achillies draggin the body of Hector/written |
| 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. |
| Object history | Found on works at Etruria |
| Other number | 1962 - Wedgwood Museum Accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | WE.10123-2014 |
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| Record created | October 2, 2023 |
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