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Sacrificial scene, cameo

Sacrificial scene, cameo
(late 18th century)

Medium
stoneware (green jasper dip with black)

Measurements
0.3 × 5.2 × 2.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mrs Norma Deutsher, Governor, 1994

Gallery location
18th Century Decorative Arts & Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Staffordshire, England

Inscription
impressed in rear c.: WEDGWOOD / O

Accession Number
D35-1994

Department
International Decorative Arts

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Physical description
Oval medallion with composite classical scene including a sacrifice. White relief on green with a black border and lapidary polish relief on green, with a black border and a lapidary polish.