Portrait of the Emperor Valerian 1769 - 1780
josiahwedgwood
themetropolitanmuseumofart
ceramic, sculpture
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3d sculpting
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circular oval feature
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rounded shape
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jewelry design
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round design
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sculptural image
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stoneware
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men
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round circular shape
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This bas-relief portrait of Roman Emperor Valerian was created by Josiah Wedgwood, a renowned English potter, between 1769 and 1780. The cameo is made from white jasperware, a material known for its fine detail and smooth finish, and is set in a gilded frame. Wedgwood’s interest in classical antiquity is evident in this work, which captures the likeness of the emperor with a level of realism reminiscent of ancient Roman portraiture. The cameo is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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