Not currently on display at the V&A

Figure

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Ludwigsburg Porcelain Factory (manufacturer)
Place of origin
Ludwigsburg (made)

Figure of Augustus Ceasar in white porcelain. The emperor wears armour which has figures in relief. His right arm is outstretched and a child is on the right mounted on a dolphin. Square base.


Object details

Categories
Ceramics
Porcelain
Object type
Figure
Materials and techniques
Porcelain
Porcelain
Brief description
Figure of Augustus Ceasar in white porcelain, Ludwigsburg porcelain factory, Ludwigsburg, 19th century.
Physical description
Figure of Augustus Ceasar in white porcelain. The emperor wears armour which has figures in relief. His right arm is outstretched and a child is on the right mounted on a dolphin. Square base.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.9cm
  • Width: 8.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'L' and the shield of Würtemburg (In underglaze blue)
  • Fleur de lis
  • '3272' and 'V68' (Incised)
Credit line
Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support
Subjects depicted
Emperor
Child
Dolphin
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
C.313-1916

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O342179/figure-ludwigsburg-porcelain-factory/
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