Priam Kneeling Before Achilles
Plaque
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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| 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 | |
| Title | Priam 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. |
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| 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 created | December 11, 2023 |
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