Two Women at an Altar

Josiah Wedgwood, 1780 - 1836



Two Women at an Altar

Josiah Wedgwood 1780 - 1836

Summary

Narrow oval medallion, tapering to rounded points at top and bottom, with polished bevelled edges and dark blue dip on front. White relief scene of two women standing at an altar, one emptying the contents of a cup onto the flames, whilst holding aloft a small urn. Scalloped shell motif below, flower garland suspended from patera above.


Object Name

Two Women at an Altar

Creators Name

Josiah Wedgwood

Date Created

1780=1906

accession number

1906.156

Place of creation

Etruria

Medium


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