Portrait Medallion of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723)
Portrait Medallion of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723)
Artist: Wedgwood, factory; Date(s): circa 1860 - 1900; Classification(s): stoneware, portrait medallion, moulded and applied, Jasper, solid pale blue with white relief, inscribed in gold; Acquisition: given by Green, F.W., Mrs, 1948-02-20 [C.1-1948]
Description: Jasper, solid pale blue with white relief, inscribed in gold 'Christopher Wren'. Bust portrait in high relief in profile to right, with the inscription below the truncation. The back is incised 'Sir Ch.r Wren', and has nine small holes behind the bust. The edge of the medallion is curved and slopes outwards towards the back edge.
