Marriage of Cupid and Psyche
Cameo
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
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Oval cameo of white Jasperware with green dip and applied white bas-relief. The detailed relief 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, whist a basket of fruit is held above their head. Cupid holds a turtle dove and Hymen holds a torch. Psyche's wings are those of a butterfly.
Object details
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| Title | Marriage of Cupid and Psyche |
| Materials and techniques | White Jasperware with green dip with applied bas-relief in white |
| Brief description | Flat oval of white Jasperware with green dip and white applied relief, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire, 1780-1800. |
| Physical description | Oval cameo of white Jasperware with green dip and applied white bas-relief. The detailed relief 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, whist a basket of fruit is held above their head. Cupid holds a turtle dove and Hymen holds a torch. Psyche's wings are those of a butterfly. |
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| Object history | Formerly part of the Bandinel Collection. Historical significance: This design is loosely based on a 1st Century sardonyx cameo by Tryphon known as the Marlborough gem. |
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| Literary reference | The marriage of Psyche and Cupid comes from Greek Mythology: the tale is told by Apuleius in <I>Metamorphosis<I/> |
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| Accession number | 5820-1853 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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