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Papal Medallion: C.6-1975

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Papal Medallion

Maker(s)

Factory: Wedgwood & Bentley

Entities

Categories

Description

Black basalt. Circular with relief of the Papal tiara and crossed keys and the legend 'ET SVMMA POTESTAS HIC CLAVES REGNI COELORVM.' (And the Supreme Power here the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven).

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Given by B.E. Bonnet

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 3.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-03-20) by Bonnett, B. E.

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1769 - 1780

Components of the work

Relief

Materials used in production

Black basalt

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Wedgwood/& Bentley
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: 2
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: ET SVMMA POTESTAS HIC CLAVES REGNI COELORVM
  • Location: Round edge of medallion
  • Type: Legend

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6-1975
Primary reference Number: 11192

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 February 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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