Small rectangular plaque of white jasper with green jasper dip and white relief decoration with the scene Sacrifice to Hymen

Sacrifice to Hymen

Wedgwood

1785-1810

  • Titles Sacrifice to Hymen (Descriptive)
  • Artist Wedgwood, England, est. 1759
  • Medium stoneware (jasperware)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; The Buten Wedgwood Collection, gift through the Wedgwood Society of New York, AFI.1935.2008
  • Object Name plaque
  • Classification Medals

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