Advanced Search 
Large dish-shaped plaque
Made by: Wedgwood Manufactory (Staffordshire, England, active 1759–present)
Decorated by: Emile Lessore (French, 1805–1874)
Decorated by: Emile Lessore (French, 1805–1874)
English
about 1862–64
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Creamware (cream-colored earthenware)
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Lloyd E. Hawes
Accession Number1991.747
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionPainted by Emile Lessore (1805–1874). Lead-glazed cream-colored earthenware, painted in polychrome enamels, brown rim. Scene of Venus in the center, surrounded by sea gods and nymphs, putti, and dolphins. Circular foot ring has two drilled holes for hanging.
Signed
Signed Emile Lessore in script on front.
Marks
Impressed "WEDGWOOD".
InscriptionsOld labels: "F283" and "HAWES"
ProvenanceLloyd E. Hawes (b. 1912 - d. 1988), Wellesley Hills, MA; 1988, by inheritance to his widow, Mrs. Lloyd E. (Vivian S.) Hawes, Wellesley Hills; 1991, gift of Mrs. Hawes to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 18, 1991)