Not currently on display at the V&A

Plaque

ca. 1780-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plaque for a button, oval in shape, of blue jasper-dip with a white relief of Theseus finding the sword of Aegeus.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Jasper-dip with a white relief
Brief description
Plaque for a button, oval in shape, of blue jasper-dip with a white relief of Theseus, made by John Turner, Lane, End, ca. 1780-1800.
Physical description
Plaque for a button, oval in shape, of blue jasper-dip with a white relief of Theseus finding the sword of Aegeus.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.1cm
  • Width: 1.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
'19' (Impressed)
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Subject depicted
Other number
Sch. II 558 - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:1305/90-1885

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Record createdMay 13, 2009
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