Large well modelled rectangular basalt plaque depicing the 'Fall of Phaeton' by George Stubbs. R.A. featuring Phaeton the son of the sun god in his chariot pulled by four horses with Phaeton straining at the reigns to get them under control.

Fall of Phaeton

Wedgwood, After George Stubbs

19th century

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