Cameo of Muscius Scaevola Burning His Hand Before King Porsenna

Wedgwood and Sons

Caption

Wedgwood and Sons (British, Staffordshire, 1759–present). Cameo of Muscius Scaevola Burning His Hand Before King Porsenna, Circa 1775–1800. White on blue jasperware (stoneware), 1 1/8 × 1 3/4 in. (2.9 × 4.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Emily Winthrop Miles, 59.202.18a.3.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Cameo of Muscius Scaevola Burning His Hand Before King Porsenna

Date

Circa 1775–1800

Medium

White on blue jasperware (stoneware)

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

1 1/8 × 1 3/4 in. (2.9 × 4.4 cm)

Markings

"Wedgwood" impressed on back.

Credit Line

Gift of Emily Winthrop Miles

Accession Number

59.202.18a.3

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