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Josiah Wedgwood (& Sons) : Etruria (c. 1759-1940)
Hygeia and Asclepius 1780 - 1800
Stoneware, brass | 3.6 x 4.3 x 0.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 45847
Josiah Wedgwood (& Sons) : Etruria (c. 1759-1940)
Hygeia and Asclepius 1780 - 1800
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An oval jasperware plaque in a brass setting with pierced holes, the plaque in blue dip with white low relief scene of five figures, to the left possibly that of Neptune holding a trident, Hygeia pouring a libation on to an altar, the figure of Asclepius to the right of the altar standing next to a child.
Provenance
First recorded in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle in an inventory of Wedgwood porcelain dated 1914 - 17.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Stoneware, brass
Measurements
3.6 x 4.3 x 0.3 cm (whole object)
Category
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