Sacrifice to Concordia
Medallion
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
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Oval medallion of white Jasper ware with blue dip applied white relief cameo scene. The depiction represents a Sacrifice to Concordia (Roman godess of harmony). Two female figures in classical drapery, one kneeling, the other standing, make an offering at a small altar. The clasped hands in relief on the side of the altar and the olive branch held aloft are both symbols of Concordia. The kneeling figure holds a Patera, a bowl for ritual ceremonies, above the flames in her right hand. The medallion is mounted in an oval frame of cut and polished steel, pierced with a row of triangles between two rows of facets.
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Title | Sacrifice to Concordia |
Materials and techniques | White jasper ware with blue dip and applied white relief. Cut and polished steel frame. |
Brief description | Oval medallion of white jasperware with blue dip with a scene depicted in applied white relief and cut steel frame, wedgwood factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1780-1800. |
Physical description | Oval medallion of white Jasper ware with blue dip applied white relief cameo scene. The depiction represents a Sacrifice to Concordia (Roman godess of harmony). Two female figures in classical drapery, one kneeling, the other standing, make an offering at a small altar. The clasped hands in relief on the side of the altar and the olive branch held aloft are both symbols of Concordia. The kneeling figure holds a Patera, a bowl for ritual ceremonies, above the flames in her right hand. The medallion is mounted in an oval frame of cut and polished steel, pierced with a row of triangles between two rows of facets. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Captain H. B. Murray |
Production | Frame made by Boulton and Watt, of Soho Works, Birmingham |
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Accession number | C.2608-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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