The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche
Medallion
ca. 1775 (made)
ca. 1775 (made)
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Oval cameo of blue Jasper ware with applied white bas-relief. The detailed classical scene of a procession of five winged figures depicts the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. The couple are shown veiled led by a chain by Hymen in a bridal procession, whilst a basket of fruit is held above their head. Cupid holds a turtle dove and Hymen holds a torch. Psyche is shown as a young girl and her wings are those of a butterfly. The white relief has a glossy finish and dirty cracks.
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Title | The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche |
Materials and techniques | Blue Jasper ware with applied white relief. |
Brief description | Oval medallion of blue Jasper ware with applied white relief decoration, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1775. |
Physical description | Oval cameo of blue Jasper ware with applied white bas-relief. The detailed classical scene of a procession of five winged figures depicts the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. The couple are shown veiled led by a chain by Hymen in a bridal procession, whilst a basket of fruit is held above their head. Cupid holds a turtle dove and Hymen holds a torch. Psyche is shown as a young girl and her wings are those of a butterfly. The white relief has a glossy finish and dirty cracks. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Impressed on reverse 'Wedgwood & Bentley'
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Credit line | J. A. Tulk Bequest |
Object history | Historical significance: This design is loosely based on a 1st Century sardonyx cameo by Tryphon known as the Marlborough gem. |
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Accession number | C.118-1956 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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