Head of Medusa

Plaque
ca. 1800-1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Circular white Jasper medallion with black 'dip' and applied high-relief face of Medusa in white Jasper

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleHead of Medusa
Brief description
Round medallion with head of Medusa, Josiah Wedgwood's factory, Staffordshire, probably about 1800-20
Physical description
Circular white Jasper medallion with black 'dip' and applied high-relief face of Medusa in white Jasper
Collection
Accession number
452-1890

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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