Intaglio Seal “Sappho”

Marked, but not Wedgwood

19th century

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Vase, Michael Dillon, Wedgwood, glazed stoneware
Oval blue jasper plaque with white relief of Euterpe, broken in several pieces. The modelling of Euterpe is attributed to John Flaxman Jr in around 1778. Wedgwood owned some muses figures which were created by Bouchardon from 1770. However it was not until 1777 that he decided to produce them so he requested Bentley to commission Flaxman to produce some more to complete the set.
Bust in profile left in fur-trimmed coat.
Small oval medallion of solid light blue jasperware with white jasper bas relief of the god Mercury in a landscape striding right with his attributes the caduceus in his left hand and a goat or ram symbolizing fertility behind him, set in a brass mount with decorative elements on each side.