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Portrait Medallion of Brutus (c. 85-42 BC)
Factory: Wedgwood
Black basalt. Oval with head of Brutus in profile to right, the name 'BRVTVS' impressed below the truncation
History note: Formerly Wellcome Institute no. A. 162071. 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 (1982-07-19) by Wellcome Trustees
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
Circa
1790
-
1820
Marcus Junius Brutus was leader of the group who assassinated Julius Caesar in 44 BC.
Relief
Accession number: C.63-1982
Primary reference Number: 11253
Old object number: A. 162071
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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