Plaque
ca. 1769-1780 (made)
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Oval plaque in blue Jasper ware with applied white relief. A female figure stands contrapposto in classical robes, lifting up the hem of her drapery with her right hand. She represents Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, and holds a circular wreath of flowers against her shoulder, tucked in the crook of her folded left hand.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Blue Jasperware with applied white relief |
| Brief description | Oval plaque in blue Jasper ware with applied white bas-relief decoration, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1769-80. |
| Physical description | Oval plaque in blue Jasper ware with applied white relief. A female figure stands contrapposto in classical robes, lifting up the hem of her drapery with her right hand. She represents Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, and holds a circular wreath of flowers against her shoulder, tucked in the crook of her folded left hand. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Impressed on the reverse 'WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY'
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| Credit line | Gift of Miss M. J. Boast |
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| Accession number | C.239-1983 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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