Cameo of man in left profile mounted as brooch

Wedgwood and Bentley

late 18th century · Jaspareware (unglazed stoneware) · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This group of cameos and intaglios demonstrates the enormous popularity of Wedgwood jasperware medallions, which were often fashioned into pieces of jewelry.

Artist

Wedgwood and Bentley

Date

late 18th century

Medium

Jaspareware (unglazed stoneware)

Culture

British, Etruria, Staffordshire

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of the Starr and Wolfe Families, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2019