Title

Vestal lamp and cover

Creator

Josiah Wedgwood

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Description

Creation Date: 1790

Measurements: H: 9 ½ in., L: 8 ¾ in., W: 4 ¼ in.

Materials/Techniques: Black Basalt

Inscriptions/Marks: WEDGWOOD

General Note

Female figure with drapery and sandals seated atop the shoulder of the oval lamp, holding and pouring from a jug; lamp has a fluted neck and decorations of acanthus leaves and bell flowers; the small lid is removable and has flower decorations.

Holding Location

Law Library Special Collections, Florida International University (FIU). Spak Inventory # 39