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Sacrifice to Aesculapius Aesculapius with a Young Man
Factory: Wedgwood
Black basalt. Oval with raised frame
History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute no. A. 162062. 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
Height: 6.1 cm
Width: 5.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1982-07-19) by Wellcome Trustees
18th Century, Late-19th Century#
Circa
1790
-
1820
Aesculapius is the Latin form of Asclepius, the Greek god of healing. A classical source is likely because the same scene occurs on a probably French late 18th century ivory plaque, sold at Christie's, South Kensington, 20 May, 1998, Souvenirs of the Grand Tour, lot 1.
Relief
Accession number: C.67-1982
Primary reference Number: 11275
Old object number: A. 162062
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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