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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Apollo Musagettes

Plaque
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Medallion of white Jasper ware with black dip and white relief decoration. The scene 'Apollo Musagettes' shows Apollo standing between an altar and a column supporting his Lyre. (stringed instrument). A young tree on the far left and a low flaming pillar on the far right complete the composition. The front edge of the roundel is bevelled and polished.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleApollo Musagettes
Materials and techniques
White Jasper ware with black dip and applied white relief decoration
Brief description
Medallion in white Jasper ware with black dip and white relief decoration, Wedgwood factory, Staffordshire, ca.1780-1800.
Physical description
Medallion of white Jasper ware with black dip and white relief decoration. The scene 'Apollo Musagettes' shows Apollo standing between an altar and a column supporting his Lyre. (stringed instrument). A young tree on the far left and a low flaming pillar on the far right complete the composition. The front edge of the roundel is bevelled and polished.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 5.1cm
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
3503-1855

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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