Not currently on display at the V&A

Plaque

18th century (made)
Place of origin

Plaque in the form of a masque in relief, painted in colours, a shell above and rococo scrolls around. The face has cheeks filled with air like the figure of a wind


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours
Brief description
Plaque of tin-glazed earthenware in the form of a face, painted in colours, France, Rouen, 18th century
Physical description
Plaque in the form of a masque in relief, painted in colours, a shell above and rococo scrolls around. The face has cheeks filled with air like the figure of a wind
Dimensions
  • Length: 31.9cm
  • Width: 23.9cm
  • Height: 5.8cm
  • Weight: 0.960kg
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Object history
Bought from the Aigoin collection
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
450-1870

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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