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Source Description
This medallion in dark blue jasperware shows two women performing a sacrifice to peace at a burning altar. One is standing and the other is kneeling with arms and hands poised in a graceful manner. Clasped hands appear in relief on the side of the altar, and the standing figure holds an olive branch - both are symbols of peace.
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Document identity
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12560
label
Medallion with a Sacrifice to Peace
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obj
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object
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Source metadata
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12560
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title
Medallion with a Sacrifice to Peace
description
This medallion in dark blue jasperware shows two women performing a sacrifice to peace at a burning altar. One is standing and the other is kneeling with arms and hands poised in a graceful manner. Clasped hands appear in relief on the side of the altar, and the standing figure holds an olive branch - both are symbols of peace.
provenance
Miss Elisabeth Gilman, before March 1948 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1948, by gift.
date
late 18th century (Neoclassical)
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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Ceramics
medallions
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1
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
H: 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm)
Source extras
style
Neo-classical
inscriptions
[Maker's mark] Wedgwood
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jasperware
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4325
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EAN
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none
Single page context
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1
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0
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photo
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10ed21c3f86a3f1f