Nessus and Deianira
Dish
ca. 1860 (made)
ca. 1860 (made)
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Dish of cream-coloured earthenware, painted in colours with the subject Nessus and Deianira. Oval. The centaur Nessus is shown carrying off Deianira, while from the opposite bank of the river Hercules is preparing to shoot an arrow at them.
Object details
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| Title | Nessus and Deianira (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cream-coloured earthenware, painted in colours |
| Brief description | Dish, cream-coloured earthenware painted in colours, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, England, ca. 1860 |
| Physical description | Dish of cream-coloured earthenware, painted in colours with the subject Nessus and Deianira. Oval. The centaur Nessus is shown carrying off Deianira, while from the opposite bank of the river Hercules is preparing to shoot an arrow at them. |
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| Credit line | Given by C. H. Campbell, Esq. |
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| Accession number | C.282-1921 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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