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Portrait Medallion of Homer (c. 9th century BC)
Factory: Wedgwood
Black basalt, moulded. Oval with head of Homer in profile to right, the name (Greek) impressed below the truncation.
History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute no. A 162070. Purchased 'Glen: 34/16 & 17/x/33. (Mr. Webb)'.
Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster, 21st March 1977
Height: 4.4 cm
Width: 3.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1982-11-29) by Wellcome Trustees
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
George III
Circa
1790
-
1820
Wedgwood I or II
Relief
Accession number: C.56-1982
Primary reference Number: 11224
Old object number: A 162070
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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