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Portrait Medallion of James II (1633-1701)
Factory: Wedgwood (Doubtful)
Red stoneware. Circular with raised edge on the front and circular depression in the back. Head of James II in profile to left with legend 'IACOBUS II.D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET. HIB.REX'. Impressed into the back, 'B.1633./C.1685./D.1701.' within two closely set concentric circles.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by B.E. Bonnet
Diameter: 4.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1975-03-20) by Bonnett, B. E.
18th Century, Late-19th Century#
Production date:
after
AD 1760
Attribution to Wedgwood is doubtful
Moulding : Red dry-bodied stoneware
Inscription present: within two closely set concentric circles
Accession number: C.7-1975
Primary reference Number: 12087
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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