Bust
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
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Bust of Handel in Black Basalt. He wears a full wig and a cloak over his coat and looks down to his left. Supported on a waisted, shaped, square socle.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Black Basalt |
Brief description | Bust of George Frideric Handel, Black Basalt, Josiah Wedgwood's factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1780-1800 |
Physical description | Bust of Handel in Black Basalt. He wears a full wig and a cloak over his coat and looks down to his left. Supported on a waisted, shaped, square socle. |
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Credit line | Given by R. Clarke Edwards, Esq. |
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Accession number | CIRC.86-1918 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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