Oval medallion of black basalt with the bas relief portrait bust of Roman Emperor Nero (37-68 AD) facing right, wearing laurel leaf crown, the name NERO impressed below the truncation, self frame, pierced to hang.

Portrait Medallion of Nero

Wedgwood, Wedgwood and Bentley period

1777-1780

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