Spy or opera glass

Decorator Decoration after a design by John Flaxman British
late 18th century
Not on view
"Triumph of Cupid" was designed in 1782 by John Flaxman.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Spy or opera glass
  • Maker: Josiah Wedgwood (British, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent 1730–1795 Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent)
  • Decorator: Decoration after a design by John Flaxman (British, York 1755–1826 London)
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Culture: British, Etruria, Staffordshire
  • Medium: Jasperware, gold
  • Dimensions: Height: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Gift of Frederick Rathbone, 1910
  • Object Number: 10.114
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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