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Portrait Medallion of Thales (c. 620-c.555 BC)
Factory: Wedgwood
Black basalt. Oval with a circular hole in the middle near the top. Bust of Thales facing front, the name 'THALES' impressed below the truncation.
History note: Wellcome Institute. No number
Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster, 21st March 1977
Height: 5.4 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1982-07-19) by Wellcome Trustees
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
George III
Circa
1790
-
1820
Thales was born at Miletus and travelled to Egypt and Babylon. He is traditionally regarded as the founder of physical science.
Relief
Accession number: C.61-1982
Primary reference Number: 11246
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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Accession Number: C.8D-1975
Accession Number: C.8H-1975
Accession Number: C.8F-1975
Accession Number: C.8G-1975
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