Plaque
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
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Elliptical plaque of white Jasper ware with blue dip and appled white bas-relief in imitation of a carved cameo. Two women stand slightly overlapping in classical robes, part of an existing larger composition of the three Graces. One stands against a two-legged bench or seat. A grotesque architectural element with swag floats above them.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | White Jasperware with blue dip and applied white relief |
Brief description | Plaque of white Jasperware with blue dip and applied white bas-relied, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1780-1800 |
Physical description | Elliptical plaque of white Jasper ware with blue dip and appled white bas-relief in imitation of a carved cameo. Two women stand slightly overlapping in classical robes, part of an existing larger composition of the three Graces. One stands against a two-legged bench or seat. A grotesque architectural element with swag floats above them. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Impressed with 'WEDGWOOD' underneath |
Credit line | The Jodrell Collection |
Object history | The Collection was the bequest of Mrs. Amelia Vertue Jodrell, who asked in her will for the credit line to read 'The Jodrell Collection'. |
Production | acquired as nineteenth century |
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Accession number | 476-1890 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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