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Portrait Medallion of Aratus (c. 315-240/239 BC)
Factory: Wedgwood
Black basalt. Oval with the head of Aratus in profile to right, the name impressed faintly below the truncation.
History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute no. A 172065. Purchased 'Glen: 34/16 & 17/x/33 (Mr. Webb)'. Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster, 21st March 1977.
Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster, 21st March 1977
Height: 4.3 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1982-11-29) by Wellcome Trustees
Circa 1790 - 1810
Wedgwood I or Wedgwood & Byerley
Relief
Accession number: C.53-1982
Primary reference Number: 11199
Old object number: A 172065
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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