Medallion, Etruria, late 18th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 18th century
Medallion in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number WE.14486-2014), made in Etruria, dated late 18th century. The museum's brief description reads: Medallion, 'Head of Cato & Death of Cato', Queen's ware, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Etruria, late 18th century.
Museum description: Medallion, moulded Queen's ware; circular, two-sided, one side with moulded scene depicting a side profile of Cato, text either side 'CATON / DUTIQUE' ; opposite side with moulded scene depicting a male figure reclining on a bed, a book beside the figure, sword and bowl on the floor next to the bed, text under scene 'MORT DE CATON' A.R. 708'. The museum records it as Queen's ware, moulding, measuring Depth 2 mm; Diameter 29 mm.
These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- earthenware
- Dimensions
- Depth 2 mm; Diameter 29 mm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- Queen's ware, moulding
- Place recorded
- Etruria
Design
- Inscriptions recorded
- CATON DUTIQUE' (moulded on front) / 'MORT DE CATON' A.R. 708' (moulded on back)
Identification
- Museum object name
- Medallion
- Museum object number
- WE.14486-2014
- Museum system number
- O1797841
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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