Plaque
ca. 1775-1780 (made)
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Plaque of blue jasperware with white relief decoration of the bust of philosopher René Descartes in profile to the right. He has long curling hair, a moustache and a slight beard. Inscribed below with 'DESCARTES'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Jasperware with white relief decoration |
| Brief description | Plaque of blue jasperware with white relief decoration of the bust of philosopher René Descartes in profile to the right, Wedgwood and Bentley, England, ca. 1775-1780. |
| Physical description | Plaque of blue jasperware with white relief decoration of the bust of philosopher René Descartes in profile to the right. He has long curling hair, a moustache and a slight beard. Inscribed below with 'DESCARTES'. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
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| Other number | Sch. II 495 - Schreiber number |
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| Accession number | 414:1269-1885 |
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| Record created | May 11, 2009 |
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