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Priam Kneeling Before Achilles

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

Plaque, jasperware with applied reliefs; rectangular plaque partially mounted in wooden frame; black jasperware ornamented with white reliefs depicting 'Priam Kneeling Before Achilles', from left to right; a procession of chariots with classical figures riding or tending to the horses, a male figure is kneeled and begging to a seated male who is reclining on chair; wooden frame mounted to the bottom and right side of plaque, left and top is missing.

Object details

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Object type
TitlePriam Kneeling Before Achilles
Materials and techniques
Jasperware with applied reliefs
Brief description
Plaque, 'Priam Kneeling Before Achilles', Jasperware, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, late 19th century
Physical description
Plaque, jasperware with applied reliefs; rectangular plaque partially mounted in wooden frame; black jasperware ornamented with white reliefs depicting 'Priam Kneeling Before Achilles', from left to right; a procession of chariots with classical figures riding or tending to the horses, a male figure is kneeled and begging to a seated male who is reclining on chair; wooden frame mounted to the bottom and right side of plaque, left and top is missing.
Dimensions
  • Height: 110mm
  • Width: 273mm
  • Depth: 8mm
Marks and inscriptions
WEDGWOOD' / 'O' / 'ENGLAND' (impressed on reverse)
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.
Collection
Accession number
WE.9730-2014

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Record createdDecember 11, 2023
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