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Cup

Factory Josiah Wedgwood and Sons British
Period of Josiah Wedgwood British
After a design by John Flaxman British

ca. 1782–1800

Not on view

The "Triumph of Cupid" was designed by Flaxman in 1782.

Cup, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons (British, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1759–present), Jasperware, British, Etruria, Staffordshire — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

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Title: Cup

Factory: Josiah Wedgwood and Sons (British, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1759–present)

Factory owner: Period of Josiah Wedgwood (British, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent 1730–1795 Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent)

Artist: After a design by John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London)

Date: ca. 1782–1800

Culture: British, Etruria, Staffordshire

Medium: Jasperware

Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/4 × 2 15/16 in. (4.4 × 7.5 cm)

Classification: Ceramics-Pottery

Credit Line: Gift of Charles B. Hoyt, 1930

Object Number: 30.34.3

Chronology

Great Britain and Ireland, 1600-1800 A.D.

Chronology

Great Britain and Ireland, 1800-1900 A.D.

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