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Medallion of Psyche: C.112B-1961

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Medallion of Psyche

Maker(s)

Factory: Wedgwood

Entities

Categories

Description

Jasper, white with pale blue wash and white relief, with bevelled slate backing. Circular with standing, winged female figure holding up a drape.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

L.C.G. Clarke Bequest, 1960

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Etruria ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1780 - 1800

Note

Josiah Wedgwood or Wedgwood & Byerley

School or Style

Neoclassical

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Relief

Materials used in production

Jasper ware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WEDGWOOD
  • Location: On the back
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Factory mark

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.112B-1961
Primary reference Number: 11455
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 10 July 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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